Morning
Warwick
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two winners claimed the $143 million Powerball jackpot from the April 29 drawing, while nearly 90 others won $2 million or $1 million prizes nationwide (including a Rhode Island winner), Powerball said, marking the fourth jackpot win this year. The Providence Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Smokey Bones closed its restaurants this week, including its only Warwick location (31B Universal Boulevard) on Monday, April 27. The nationwide barbecue chain offered no reason for the sudden shutdown. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Wendy's has added a new Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion with cookie dough chunks and brownie batter sauce as a lasting menu treat, available now on the app + at local restaurants. The Providence Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A series of photographs traces RI’s supermarket evolution from open-air markets to modern super stores between 1925 and 1987, showing how local shopping habits and family routines changed over time & shaped daily life. The Providence Journal
- ➤ West Bay Chorale will perform Homeland, a spring concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, on Sunday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Kevin Church in Warwick (featuring guest soloists Amanda Santo and Tony Grelle and a pre-concert photography exhibit). Warwick Post
- ➤ Rhode Island parks and gardens offer vibrant spring blooms this season, with Green Animals Topiary Garden (open May 4–Aug. 31) and free displays at the Japanese Garden at Roger Williams Park. Visitors can enjoy colorful tulips, daffodils, and cherry blossoms at other local sites. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Newport native James Walker revealed his deep family ties as he is the great-grandson of President Benjamin Harrison (and descendant of Benjamin Harrison V, a Founding Father), bringing a legacy of service to his life of sailing and maritime work in Rhode Island. WJAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament will be held July 25-26 along coastal beaches south of the Jamestown and Newport bridges, with cash cards, swag and prizes totaling $13,000. Anglers may pick up participant bags at seven cosponsor locations including The Tackle Box in Warwick. The Providence Journal
- ➤ USA TODAY Sports has released a list of top high school boys basketball players from Rhode Island — featuring historic talent like Marvin Barnes and local standout Tom Garrick — as part of a celebration of 250 great American sports figures. The Providence Journal
- ➤ On April 30, the West Warwick boys volleyball team swept Westerly in a three-set win that gave them 10 wins this season and one step closer to a historic championship bid. The Wizards will build on this momentum in upcoming playoff matches. The Providence Journal
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Rhode Island Women's Expo
11 AM – 3 PM — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) — $12 online, $20 at the door — Celebrate women's lifestyle with shopping, wellness talks, and delicious tastings.
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LEADS Lunch Networking Event
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Urban Air Adventure Park —Registration required — Enjoy lunch and network with local business professionals in a vibrant setting.
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Red Island State Marathon (New England Challenge)
N/A — Warwick City Park — Registration Fee Required — Experience a scenic marathon route through beautiful Warwick City Park with views of Narragansett Bay.
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