Keeping Our Youth Safe- KOYS

Keeping Our Youth Safe- KOYS A group of community residents creating a safe, fun, enjoyable space for youth.

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05/21/2026

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A 17-year-old Portsmouth student earned one of the most competitive full-ride scholarships in the country and is finishing high school a year ahead of schedule.

Zakiyah Johnson had her heart set on Howard University, but paying for it was the challenge until April, when she learned she had earned the Gates Millennium Scholarship, a highly selective and competitive full-ride scholarship.

"Before I got the scholarship, it was looking like Hampton for a second, money-wise, again, but I got the scholarship, and I was like, oh yeah, no, I'm going to my dream school immediately," Johnson said.

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02/23/2026

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Va**ng has become a popular trend, but the consequences for your health are severe. Recent studies confirm what many have feared—va**ng causes brain damage, lung damage, and even heart disease. At Ayurveda by Curejoy, we believe in the importance of natural healing and protecting the body from harmful substances. While va**ng might seem like a safer alternative to smoking, the risks are just as dangerous, if not worse.

The body thrives when we choose to nourish it with pure, untainted substances, not synthetic chemicals found in ci******es or vapes. Ayurveda encourages detoxification and healing through natural remedies like herbs, proper nutrition, and balanced living. The effects of va**ng are clear, but so is the power of holistic health practices that support the body’s natural defenses.

Let’s take a stand for our health today. If you’ve been va**ng, it’s time to quit and make healthier choices. Share your experience with us, and let’s create a community that inspires each other to make better health choices! 💔💨

01/30/2026

Greetings Portsmouth Youth Basketball League players and supporters,

Our youth basketball league games scheduled for Saturday January 31, 2026, will proceed for the 5-6 and the 7-9 age groups. Games will begin promptly at 9a, with the final games scheduled to begin at 11:15a.m

Due to the severe weather forecast for our area, Saturday afternoon the games for 10-12 and 13-15 age groups have been rescheduled for Wednesday February 4 and Thursday Feb. 5 at the Sportsplex. The schedule for each date is listed below. For more information, please contact Portsmouth Parks and Recreation 757-393-8481.

Thanks for supporting Portsmouth Parks and Recreation!

SAT, JAN 31, 2026, AGE: 5-6
DATE COURT TIME MATCHUP
JAN 31 Court A 9:00 AM Neighborhood Warriors vs Cavalier Manor Magic
JAN 31 Court B 9:00 AM Cavalier Manor Lakers vs J.E. Parker Knicks
JAN 31 Court A 9:45 AM Cavalier Manor 76ers vs J.E. Parker Net

SAT, Jan 31, 2026, AGE: 7-9
DATE COURT TIME MATCHUP
JAN 31 Court Time Matchup
JAN 31 Court B 9:45 AM J.E. Parker Nets vs Cavalier Manor Heat
JAN 31 Court A 10:30 AM J.E. Parker Knicks vs Cavalier Manor Bucks
JAN 31 Court B 10:30 AM Neighborhood Bulls vs Cavalier Manor Magic
JAN 31 Court A 11:15 AM Neighborhood Mavs vs Cavalier Manor 76ers
BYE: Cavalier Manor Lakers

WED, Feb 4, 2026, AGE: 10-12
DATE COURT TIME MATCHUP
FEB 4 Full Court 6:00 PM Neighborhood Bulls vs Cavalier Manor Lakers
FEB 4 Full Court 7:00 PM Chesapeake vs Cavalier Manor Heat
FEB 4 Full Court 8:00 PM Neighborhood Warriors vs J.E. Parker Kings
BYE: Cavalier Manor 76ers

THURS, Feb 5, 2026, AGE: 10-12
DATE COURT TIME MATCHUP
FEB 5 Full Court 6:00 PM J.E. Parker Knicks vs J.E. Parker Nets

THURS, Feb 5, 2026, AGE: 13-15
DATE COURT TIME MATCHUP
FEB 5 Full Court 7:00 PM J.E. Parker Kings vs Cavalier Manor Heat
FEB 5 Full Court 8:00 PM Cavalier Manor Heat vs J.E. Parker Knicks
BYE: Neighborhood Bulls

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Ebony Heights Community
Portsmouth, VA
23703

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