The Suffolk City Council received a comprehensive update on construction projects throughout the area during its July 2 work ...

As floodwaters recede across parts of central Texas, the heartbreak remains heavy. The devastating flash flooding that struck ...

By Chris Quilpa As summertime is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, what can we do to help protect us and the earth from global warming? I’d like to share with you what I’ve observed, learned, ...

By Rev. Jason Stump I ate my lunch in the remnants of a mall food court the other day—something I haven’t done in a long time. It feels like one of those things you do one day for the last time ...

Kevin Hughes was unanimously approved as Suffolk’s interim city manager at the city council’s July 2 meeting. Hughes will ...

William Mackey “Bill” Carr, Sr, 88 of Suffolk, VA, departed this world on June 21, 2025. Bill was born in Richmond, VA to ...

Mary Elizabeth Turner Gardner Franz born October 27, 1941 to Mary Alice Braswell and Redell Lotton Turner (both deceased) in ...

Earline Foxworth Johnson, 76 of Suffolk, VA passed away July 3, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Mildred ...

Margaret Hall Wingo transitioned from this life on Thursday July 3, 2025 in Franklin, VA.  On Friday, July 11, 2025 from 3-6pm viewing will take place at Shivers Funeral Chapel.  A Celebration of Life ...

Benjamin “Benji” Cutchins Ellis III, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2025, in his hometown of Suffolk, Virginia. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.

Almeda Wells S. McBride, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 3, 2025.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, with Rev ...

Barbara Anne Boone of 1101 Custis Road, Suffolk, VA walked triumphantly into her eternal home on Friday, July 4, 2025. Visitation will be Monday, July 7 – 10, 3-8 pm at her residence: 1101 Custis Road ...