Mobile
Daily News
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Mobile. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 3rd annual Rubber Ducky Regatta is scheduled for March 21 at OWA Parks & Resort, featuring a duck race with up to 10,000 rubber ducks, family games, and prizes while supporting Ronald McDonald House of Mobile and over 600 local families. Gulf Coast Media
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Austal USA and Poarch Band of Creek Indians signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday, Feb. 27 to expand regional shipbuilding capacity. The agreement will support Austal’s new Module Manufacturing Facility and planned workforce development programs, strengthening supply chains + creating local jobs. UTV 44
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Mobile Arts Council is launching two new nature exhibits at MAC Gallery from March 4 to March 28 that showcase mixed media and botanical art inspired by local landscapes + a joint reception will be held during LoDa ArtWalk on March 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Mobile Rundown
- ➤ Yawdie at 117 W. Orange Ave in downtown Foley offers authentic Jamaican cuisine by Duane Besentie, who planned the venture for nearly two years. The vibrant restaurant serves oxtails, jerk chicken, curry goat and other traditional dishes and operates Monday–Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday–Sunday until midnight. Gulf Coast Media
- ➤ Fans gathered on Feb. 25 at Portside on Main at The Wharf in Orange Beach to watch the Survivor 50 premiere, where Jonathan Young hosted the event with autographs, raffles (including prizes from Shades), and announced that weekly watch parties will follow. Gulf Coast Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of South Alabama said today there is no queer animals lab and clarified that Dr. Heidi Lyn’s personal social media content misrepresented the school’s research, prompting removal of lab references from its website (her posts now reflect personal views). 1819 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jim Rush Jr. turned 80 and visited Wintzell’s Oyster House with his 99-year-old father to claim the free oyster offer that the sign promises. His brother + sister joined him in a celebration, marking a longstanding Mobile seafood tradition. The Mobile Rundown
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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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Badflower Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Soul Kitchen Music Hall — Tickets from $69 — Catch Badflower live in Mobile for an unforgettable night of music.
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