Good morning, Warwick.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.