Good morning, Hampton.

Nintendo announced the Switch 2 will cost $450—$150 more than the original—and preorders are paused to assess the impact of recent tariff changes.

Video game fans here voiced concerns about the higher cost and increased game prices ahead of the planned June 5 release.

A man died after a shooting outside Karma Restaurant — Lounge on Lincoln Street early Friday morning as police arrived at 1:30 a.m. and found him with a gunshot wound before he was rushed to a hospital.

Secretary Doug Collins attended a ribbon cutting on Thursday in Chesapeake for the new North Battlefield Clinic, which will open April 17 with only 150 staffers instead of the 550 planned to serve local veterans.

The clinic will add dental, mental health, and other services later this year amid VA budget cuts—raising concerns about its ability to meet high patient demand in the region.

Mayor Jimmy Gray has added new dates for his Your Say public listening sessions so Hampton residents can ask questions and share concerns about local issues.

Earlier meetings were held on March 5, March 19, and April 2 while upcoming sessions will be held on April 16 — rescheduled due to weather — and April 30.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hampton University Class of 1985 40th Reunion

8 AM - 5 PM — Hampton University — Reunion registration required — Celebrate 40 years with classmates at a weekend filled with nostalgia and coastal festivities.