Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Hampton fire crews responded Sunday at around 4 p.m. to a sinking boat at Old Point Comfort Marina off Fort Monroe—placing booms to contain a small fuel leak with no injuries—and the Coast Guard will follow up with the vessel’s registered owner. WAVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications will host a State of the Media forum on April 23 to discuss the future of news and the role of AI in news reporting—media professionals will share insights and advice for local journalists. WHRO Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Virginia lawmakers including senators Mark R. Warner, Tim Kaine and Representative Jen Kiggans sent a bipartisan letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins challenging the USDA decision to cancel $500 million in funding through the Emergency Food Assistance Program—funds that support over 400 local pantries serving families in need. The Hampton Roads Messenger
- ➤ Hampton’s City Council will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. in chambers on the eighth floor of City Hall—where members will hear briefings on the manager’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and on plans for the 2026-30 Capital Improvement Plan. They will hold two public hearings on the budget before a final vote on May 14—while also considering rezoning and use permit applications later that evening. City of Hampton
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chesapeake Regional Medical Center will soon open a new psychiatric emergency room to treat mental health patients who had to wait days for care. The room—partly funded by a $3.7 million state grant—is designed to ease police monitoring and quickly connect patients with trained staff. WHRO Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
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Hampton Roads Annual Singing Convention 2025
8 AM – 12 PM — Hampton Roads Convention Center — Check for ticket info — Enjoy a day filled with harmonious sounds and community spirit.
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Monster Jam in Hampton
7-11 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience the thrill of Monster Jam with amazing stunts and fan-favorite trucks.
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Monster Jam
1-5 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience thrilling truck performances and stunts at Monster Jam.
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Monster Jam in Hampton
1-2:30 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience thrilling monster truck action with top drivers and their iconic vehicles.
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Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fling
10 AM – 5 PM — Hunt Club Farm — $20 per child, $16 per adult, free for kids 2 and under — Enjoy a fun-filled day with egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny, and live music.
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Hampton Car Auction
6 p.m. — 16 Nettles Ln, Hampton, VA — Registration required — Discover 300,000+ salvage cars and trucks at this vibrant auction event.
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Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest Screening
7-11 p.m. — The American Theatre — Starting at $10 — Experience mystery and suspense in one of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest thrillers featuring Cary Grant.
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The Journey Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Cost info not specified — Experience the biggest tribute to rock legends Journey with hits from their iconic catalog.
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Virginia 24 Hour Run for Cancer
7 AM – 7 AM — Sandy Bottom Nature Park — Entry fee applies — Participate in a marathon to support cancer research in a beautiful natural setting.
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2025 R&B Soul Experience
4-10 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Tickets required — Experience live R&B performances featuring Lyfe Jennings and Tyra B in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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