Good morning, Hampton.

Hampton police are investigating the death of a 73-year-old man as a homicide after police found him in a residence on Azalea Drive around 5:45 p.m. on April 25 and are offering up to $1,500 for tips that lead to an arrest.

WHRO Vice President of News Maurice Jones recalled how his eighth grade teacher, Mrs. Palmer, set him on a new path by helping him serve as a page and guiding him through college applications, which changed his life from his days on a tobacco farm to a successful media career.

During Teacher Appreciation Week, he expressed deep gratitude for her lasting support+ the difference she made in his future.

Officials in Hampton unveiled the B.J.

Roberts Behavioral Health Center to help people in mental health crises and reduce pressure on hospitals and law enforcement. The center is named after the city's first Black sheriff and can serve 39 patients—16 with beds for longer assessments, 16 for short-term care, and 7 brought in by police—as it awaits its expanded service license.

Virginia hospitals reported an 11% rise in substance abuse disorder diagnoses over the past five years from about 57,000 to 64,000 as changes in training improved detection after the pandemic.

The report highlighted growing workforce shortages that may affect treatment and mentioned efforts such as using peer recovery specialists — a trend policy makers are expected to address.

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.

Aname Concert in Hampton

12-3 p.m. — Monroe Rooftop — Tickets TBA — Celebrate the start of summer with the emotive sounds of Anamē by the pool.

Peninsula Pilots Home Opener

7-10 p.m. — War Memorial Stadium — Tickets available — Kick off the baseball season with the Peninsula Pilots and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere full of family fun.

Splashdown Park Grand Opening and Memorial Day Celebration

12-4 p.m. — Hampton Aquaplex — Free access — Celebrate the Grand Opening of Splashdown Park with music, food, games, and lots of popsicles.