Good morning, Hampton.

Today, a festival at Joint Base Langley-Eustis begins the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebrations with family activities, live music, and fireworks.

Tomorrow, events at the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown and the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach will continue the celebrations with musical tributes, theatrical performances, and air shows — all events require a valid government-issued photo ID for entry — marking a weekend of patriotic observances.

Hampton police found the bodies of Pat Gilliland, 86, and her son, former city councilman Randy Gilliland, who shot his mother then killed himself—friends remember her as kind and the community mourns her loss.

A shooting early Tuesday at the Quality Inn on West Mercury Boulevard in Hampton left 24-year-old Newport News woman Monica Rodriguez fatally wounded and a man injured—police are investigating the case and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Hampton City Council postponed its vote on a rule to ban camping on public property until September 24 — the delay will let residents, advocates and service providers share their ideas.

Mayor Jimmy Gray and Vice Mayor Steve Brown said the revised rule will focus on linking people to shelter and services rather than using jail or heavy fines.

Orion Talent Hiring Conference

12 PM – 6 PM — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Free — Connect with potential employers and explore career opportunities at this hiring conference.

Purposely Splashing for Fun

6-8:30 p.m. — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Event may have a fee — A joyful splash-filled evening designed for the Special Needs community.

WBBF Virginia State Pro/Am Beach Body Championships

10 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Hampton High School — Free venue parking — Witness the best bodies in Virginia competing in an exciting showcase of fitness and dedication.

Celebrity Speaker: LaVerne Daley at VA Black Film Festival

2-5 p.m. — The American Theatre — Wristband required — Celebrate Black culture through the inspiring words of strategist LaVerne Daley.

Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Check event page for cost — Enjoy soulful performances from Anthony Hamilton and Grammy-winning artist Lucky Daye.

Party at the Park | Summer Luau

5-10 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant Hawaiian escape with hula dances and tropical flavors in Downtown Hampton.

Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Ticket info available — Experience legendary soul with icons Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills alongside the talented Damien Escobar.

Stars & Stripes Celebration

7-10:30 p.m. — Virginia Beach Oceanfront — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live performances and a spectacular fireworks display.

KeKe Wyatt Live R&B Soul Experience

4-7 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant day of live R&B music with KeKe Wyatt and special guests at a scenic outdoor venue.

The Goonies Summer Movie Night

2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience a classic film in a historic setting with top-notch screening technology.