Mobile
Daily News
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mobile's new $300M arena is nearing a topping off ceremony in April with a planned opening in January 2027. Mystic societies will soon meet with OVG Group & officials to discuss its role for Mardi Gras 2027 as concerns about affordability for traditional festivities are raised. AL.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Turning Point USA at Coastal Alabama Community College will host a worship event at Fairhope’s Halstead Amphitheater this Friday evening. The event features a sermon by Hickory Hammock Baptist Church (from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and welcomes local college students and community members. 1819 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Federal energy officials announced a record $26.5 billion loan to upgrade power plants in Georgia and Alabama, with Alabama Power set to receive $4.1 billion for building new natural gas facilities and improving transmission lines (aiming to lower customer rates). Alabama Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Sen. Katie Britt secured $1 million for University of Montevallo’s nursing program to buy new lab equipment as part of efforts to address an $8 million budget shortfall. College administrators raised tuition and cut academic programs to stabilize the school’s finances. AL.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mobile County Commission will award a $7.48 million contract to Viking Dredge, LLC for the Salt Aire Shoreline Restoration Project in Theodore to protect property and restore marsh habitat. The deal will be approved tomorrow at Mobile Government Plaza with crews set to complete the work within 225 calendar days. UTV 44
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Eligible Mobile loan borrowers are receiving settlement checks ranging from about $100 to $2,000 from a Navient agreement (administered by Rust Consulting); checks began arriving on Feb. 13. The settlement resolves claims that Navient pushed borrowers away from cheaper repayment plans. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Baldwin County Commission secured $500K in federal funds for high-visibility beach safety markers at Fort Morgan access points, and the County (after meeting federal requirements) will design and install markers to aid emergency response. UTV 44
- ➤ The USNS Comfort has been at a Mobile shipyard since Jan. 23 and will stay through April for scheduled repairs, while the USNS Mercy left for the sea Tuesday after overdue fixes (tracking data confirms their status). Alabama Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ivey signed a bill that requires insurance companies to cover free prostate cancer screening for men over 50 and those at high risk, taking effect Oct. 1, and the law bears the names of cancer survivor David McElhaney and AL.com columnist Roy S. Johnson. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama baseball lost 14–4 to No. 12 Southern Miss as the mercy rule ended the game in the eighth inning on Tuesday night. The Crimson Tide will take part in the Frisco College Baseball Classic on Friday at 6 p.m.—their season set for a new chapter after a seven-game win streak ended. 1819 News
- ➤ The Spartans clinched a historic 47-46 win in the Class 6A South Region finals at Garrett Coliseum on Wednesday as L.J. Williams scored 25 points + grabbed 10 rebounds, and Larry Edwards made two clutch foul shots; they will face No.1-ranked Oxford in the state semifinals on March 4 at Legacy Arena. The Call News
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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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Huncho Fest
3-7 p.m. — Mardi Gras Park — No entry fee — Experience the city's hottest independent artists with vibrant sounds and festival vibes.
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Good Listener's Storytime
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Parkway Branch - Mobile Public Library — Registration required — Engage in a world of stories, rhymes, games, and crafts designed for young children aged 3 to 7.
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