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Newport News
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Newport News man, Jimmy Lee Scott (33), was sentenced on August 28th to over eight years in prison for firing his handgun in a 2023 neighborhood shooting that damaged vehicles before he fled and was later arrested. 13News Now
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Improve your driving skills and receive your completion certificate on the same day.
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Gospel Concert with Luther Barnes
8-11 p.m. — New Beech Grove Baptist Church — Free entry — Experience soulful gospel music with the talented Luther Barnes live.
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PB&J: When Instruments Roamed the Earth!
3-9 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Tickets on sale — Experience a hilarious journey into classical music for a new generation of listeners.
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World Ballet Company: Cinderella
6-7:30 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella brought to life by the World Ballet Company in a captivating performance.
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