A federal judge last week handed down seven life prison sentences on a man convicted of killing three teenagers six years ago, including a 13-year-old girl.
Given the Southeast Community Day parade's long history in the community, Newport News City Council is considering canceling the city's Juneteenth parade to cover the cost.
A law firm for a student who was shot in the head at Heritage High School in September 2021 has filed a notice of claim against Newport News Public Schools over the shooting, asserting NNPS and other entities failed in their duties to keep students safe.
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