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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Homeowner allegedly used ax to kill man found dead in backyard (myfox8.com) — Portsmouth police have charged 53-year-old Gregory Coffey with first-degree murder after human remains identified as Gordon Randolph Tillman Jr. were found near Elliott Avenue in the Highland Biltmore area. Court documents describe witnesses, an alleged ax killing, and efforts to burn and conceal the body, with Coffey held without bail and a November court date set.
• Navy: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower returning to Norfolk after aviation mishap (wtkr.com) — Sailors injured in a recent aircraft mishap aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower were flown to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth for further evaluation, underscoring the hospital's key role in regional military care. The carrier is returning to Norfolk so Navy experts can inspect and repair its launch and recovery systems, with flight operations paused but other ship functions continuing during the safety review.
• Missy Elliott is bringing four HBCU bands together for a Virginia battle of the bands (thegrio.com) — Portsmouth gets a special shout-out as Missy Elliott returns to Hampton Roads, fresh off having a local boulevard named for her and recent donations to Portsmouth families in need. She's hosting an HBCU Band Battle at Norfolk State on Oct. 18, alongside an Innovation Summit aimed at inspiring local students to blend creativity, technology, and education.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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