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Good day Portsmouth! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Portsmouth neighbors shaken after gruesome killing uncovered near Elliott Avenue
  • Why injured Eisenhower sailors were rushed to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
  • How Missy Elliott's homecoming shines a spotlight on Portsmouth families and students

Also on today's calendar: Liberty Tax Job Fair and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Sunny with low humidity, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Portsmouth Master Gardeners: Consider this your reminder when bringing houseplants inside as the temps drop.
    Make sure you give the current tenants due notice. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EU9DbaGwS/ (Nextdoor )
  • I will be at the Portsmouth Old Town, Farmers Market Saturday between 9-2.
    I'll be booth %32.I Hope to see some of you. (Nextdoor Cavalier Forest)
  • IMIA, LLC posted a job opening for Outside Machinist in Portsmouth. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Portsmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portsmouth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norfolk

  • Proposed pedestrian flyover bridge moves closer to reality in Norfolk (wavy.com)
  • Chinese radiator shipments worth $206,513 stopped in Norfolk (wavy.com)
  • Norfolk pipe system fabricator investing $3.5M to expand (pilotonline.com)

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Ok Portsmouth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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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