Jimmy LaRoue, Author at The Suffolk News-Herald

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New schedule coming for SPS high school students in ‘23-’24

A new schedule is on the horizon for high school students in Suffolk Public Schools. Though some School Board members had concerns about its implementation, ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, October 14, 2022 8:45 pm

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Sausages are the main link, but there’s much more to Providence United Methodist Church’s annual bazaar

The homemade sausages will be back once more at Providence United Methodist Church’s annual bazaar. The event, set for Oct. 22 at 3109 Providence Rd. ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, October 14, 2022 8:43 pm

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Column – Time to say goodbye

If sorry seems to be the hardest word, as Elton John sang, then goodbye is trying to cut in line. Friday was my last day ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, October 14, 2022 8:38 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Equal to 26 football fields, Lowe’s to build 1.5 million square foot distribution center in city

Lowe’s will open a $75 million, 1.5 million square foot regional distribution center in the 932-acre Virginia Port Logistics Park off of U.S. Route 58, ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 8:40 pm

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Rec center, pool in line for 2023 openings

The city’s Parks and Recreation department is winding down its work on a new recreation facility while initiating work at other locations. Department Director Mark ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 6:14 pm

News

‘People everywhere’ as Peanut Fest draws estimated 100,000-plus

The Suffolk Peanut Fest is the city’s largest event, and this year, it may have had its largest-ever crowds along with its largest-ever traffic jam. ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 6:12 pm

News

Suffolk Remembers

First responders lead 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit downtown to the Suffolk Peanut Festival site The 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit made its way through ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, October 7, 2022 7:45 pm

News

More than 1,200 have voted early in Suffolk

More than 1,200 city residents have voted as of 2 p.m. Friday, according to general registrar Burdette Lawrence. She said 1,235 people had voted thus ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, October 7, 2022 7:18 pm

News

City approves nearly $400,000 to be returned to SPS for sinkhole repairs

Suffolk Public Schools will receive the nearly $400,000 it requested from the city to repair sinkholes that have plagued several schools over the past year, ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Friday, October 7, 2022 7:17 pm

News

NSA gets a ‘friend’ to be head of school

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy will have a new head of school to succeed Debbie Russell, who announced in January that she would retire at the end of ... Read more

by Jimmy LaRoue, Thursday, October 6, 2022 8:59 pm

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