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In this Suffolk Scoop Issue…
🌦️ Weather
🛝 Peanut Park revitalization
💙 Suffolk family seeks help
⚠️ Runaway juvenile alert
📅 Events
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🛝 Peanut Park Set for Revitalization With MLK Memorial
The News: Suffolk’s Peanut Park is set for a major refresh, with plans that include a Martin Luther King Jr. memorial. The park has been discussed as a downtown opportunity site and a way to connect Suffolk’s civil rights history, peanut heritage, and neighborhood identity.
Why It Matters: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Suffolk on June 28, 1963, where he spoke during a Southern Christian Leadership Conference rally at Peanut Park. City discussions have described the park as a potential place for cultural events, youth programs, small business pop-ups, and public space improvements that honor that history.
👉 The Move: Keep an eye on the city’s plans for Peanut Park as the project moves forward. This could become one of Suffolk’s most meaningful public spaces.
💙 Suffolk Family Seeks Help After Wheelchair Van Breaks Down
The News: A Suffolk family is asking the community for help after their wheelchair-accessible van broke down, making daily transportation much harder.
Why It Matters: For families who depend on accessible transportation, a broken van is not just an inconvenience. It can affect doctor visits, school, work, errands, and the ability to stay connected to the community.
👉 The Move: Anyone who can help should follow the family’s request through the link or share the story so it reaches more people.
⚠️ Suffolk Police Seek Help Locating Runaway Juvenile
The News: Suffolk Police are asking for the public’s help locating Anastasia Jones, 16, who was reported as a runaway on July 1, 2026. Police say she left her home in the 6000 block of Bradford Drive on June 3 and may be in the City of Franklin.
Why It Matters: When a juvenile is missing, community awareness can help bring them home safely. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
👉 The Move: Anyone who has seen Anastasia or has information should contact Suffolk Police or the Suffolk Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887, option 5, or submit a tip at p3tips.com.
Thursday, August 6
National Night Out – Golden Luxe Arena Click to open side panel for more information (813 W Constance Rd) | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, August 7
School Supply Drive with Suffolk Virginia Sheriff's Office – Walmart (N Main St, Suffolk) | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday, August 8
Write Stuff Backpack Distribution – The Salvation Army Suffolk Corps & Community Center (400 Bank St) | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Diagon Alley Back to School Bazaar – New Realm Brewing Co. (5941 Harbour View Blvd) | 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday, August 10
Curiosity Camp: Library/Books – Downtown Suffolk Library | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursday, September 17
Oil Painting Class (6-Week Series Begins) – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, September 26
Adult Recess: Kickball – Wellons Park – 6:00 PM–9:30 PM
Meme of the Day
🎶TGIF Summer Concert Series
Suffolk Parks & Recreation’s TGIF Summer Concert Series kicks off Friday, June 12 at Downtown Festival Park, 215 W. Washington St.
✅ Festivities start at 6 p.m.
✅ Live music runs from 6:30–9:30 p.m.
✅ Admission is free for all ages
✅ Food, concessions, and adult beverages for guests 21+ will be available for purchase
✅ Concerts will be held at Downtown Festival Park and Bennett’s Creek Park
✅ Bring a chair or blanket
✅ No tents or outside alcohol
✅ Free parking is available in nearby public lots
This summer’s lineup includes Island Boy, RaJazz, Slapnation, The Deloreans, The Steals, Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos, and The Band Monarch.
For weather updates, follow Suffolk Parks & Recreation on Facebook or call 757-514-7250 ext. 5.
🥜 The 48th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest returns this October
The 48th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest returns to Suffolk Executive Airport from October 8 through 11 with country headliner Chris Cagle, a brand-new drone show, a live butterfly walk-through exhibit, and more. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Generations, One Picture Perfect Memory at a Time!” The festival is one of Suffolk’s biggest annual events, and this year’s new drone show and butterfly exhibit give families even more reasons to mark the calendar.
🎒✏️School Supply Drive at Walmart
The Suffolk Virginia Sheriff’s Office is hosting a school supply drive on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 9 a.m. at Walmart on N. Main Street. Stop by during the 5-hour event to donate backpacks, notebooks, crayons, pencils, and other supplies for students in need. It’s also Tax-Free Weekend, so it’s a great time to help local kids start the school year ready.
🐾 Found Stray in Downtown Suffolk
A stray was found on August 1, 2026 in the downtown area of Suffolk. If you recognize this pet or have questions, call 757-514-7855 and reference Log #49057.