Mobile
Daily News
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Mobile said nearly 70,500 riders have taken the new Amtrak Mardi Gras Service since its August 2025 launch, surpassing the 60,000-rider projection with a 94.1% satisfaction rating & an average fare of $34. The train now runs twice-daily round trips along the Gulf Coast to link local communities. The Mobile Rundown
- ➤ Jimmy Rush, 99, enjoyed free oysters at Wintzell’s after his son’s 80th birthday celebration today as part of the restaurant’s longstanding offer for any 80-year-old with his father — a cherished local tradition. His family has honored this promise for decades. NBC 15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cheesecake Factory is not coming to Daphne after a fake social media post claimed an upcoming opening. Mayor Robin LeJeune and local officials confirmed there are no plans for a location in Baldwin County — the unverified rumor has been debunked. Gulf Coast Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gunner Rivers, the top-ranked player in Alabama and nation’s No. 6 quarterback in the 2027 class, committed to play college football for NC State on Monday evening – following his father’s legacy; he led St. Michael Catholic to an undefeated regular season. Gulf Coast Media
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Microsoft Word Basics Workshop
10-11 a.m. — Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library — Free entry — Master essential Microsoft Word skills and unlock your productivity.
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Chess Club for Everyone at Semmes
3-5 p.m. — Semmes Regional Library — Free entry — A fun chess club for beginners and experienced players to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Watercolor for Beginners
4-5 p.m. — Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch — Free entry — Explore watercolor techniques while enjoying a creative afternoon with friends.
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K-POP WARRIORS
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — Family-friendly show — Experience high-energy K-Pop music and dance in a thrilling family spectacle.
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Kyle Kinane Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Kyle Kinane from Addison, Illinois.
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McFunk Duo Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Rear Pocket — Free entry — Enjoy a lively acoustic duo performance in a cozy Mobile venue.
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Medal Madness Race
8 a.m. — Medal of Honor Park — $30-$65 — Participate in family-friendly races of 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances.
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Maggie Koerner Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Callaghan's Irish Social Club — Very limited tickets available — Experience the powerful Louisiana singer Maggie Koerner with guest Olivia Barnes.
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Wonderful Wednesday Storytime
10-11 a.m. — Theodore Oaks Branch - Mobile Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories and songs that foster early literacy in children.
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Stories & Songs with Brent Rader, Ben Turner & Matt Pritchard
8-10 p.m. — The People’s Room of Mobile — Tickets available — Experience an evening filled with heartfelt songs and stories from talented local musicians.
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