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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Grit+Grind Coffee (a growing brand with 17 stores) will open its national headquarters and training center in Andalusia in May. The new complex will include a coffee shop, business offices and training programs for future franchise owners. AL.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A state bill that would update the National Guard Educational Assistance Program to allow tuition reimbursements at semester start is stalled as legislators debate funding details — the measure must pass the Ways and Means Education Committee before reaching the floor. AL.com
- ➤ Mobile County school board member Johnny Hatcher (drafting a policy) warned that students could use smart glasses with prescription lenses to bypass bans on wireless devices and cheat in class. Only one other board member has expressed interest in reviewing the proposal. UTV 44
- ➤ Coastal Alabama Community College will celebrate nearly 600 graduates with combined ceremonies at the L.D. Owen Performing Arts Center on Bay Minette campus on May 13-14 (healthcare pinning for nursing students is set for May 11 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.). Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Mobile County Public Schools board member Johnny Hatcher expressed concern that students may use smart glasses to cheat in classrooms today. He plans to draft a policy to address the loophole in state law banning wireless devices (only one other board member supported further review). NBC 15
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday the U.S. Forest Service finalized opening nearly all of Conecuh National Forest for oil and gas leasing, making 81,300 of its 83,000 acres available with 11 wells planned to disturb 44 acres, and it will review if demand increases + restrict surface occupancy in recreation areas. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Mobile invites neighbors and stakeholders to a community meeting on Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at Gailliard Elementary School to discuss the future of the Perch Creek Preserve project. The meeting will give residents a chance to offer ideas & shape plans for vibrant parks along the southern tip. UTV 44
- ➤ Foley native Capt. Royce Williams, a 100-year-old Navy veteran, will soon receive the Medal of Honor for his 1952 dogfight over North Korea — where he downed several jets. He recently flew in a historic N3N biplane at a Veterans Flight in Pensacola that honored Foley’s Navy legacy. Gulf Coast Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alabama health officials have boosted measles testing and provider education in preparation for a possible outbreak—neighbors have reported clusters and officials anticipate cases in the state. They urge residents to stay current with immunizations. AL.com
- ➤ Walmart is recalling Great Value cottage cheese due to pasteurization issues; customers in Alabama plus 23 other states who bought products from Feb. 17 to Feb. 20 should discard them or return them for a full refund. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fairhope junior Nylah Loukides powered the Lady Pirates to their first Elite Eight appearance with a Sweet Sixteen win on Wednesday, while Gulf Shores boys soccer recorded five straight wins and outscored opponents 22-4 as the team aims for a fifth consecutive state tournament appearance. Gulf Coast Media
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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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