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Huntsville
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Jones Valley Elementary School students were injured in a bus crash on Thursday afternoon near Parkway Place Mall in Huntsville — a dozen students are being evaluated and the injured were taken to Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children. WAFF 48
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Il Divo will perform at VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall in Huntsville on March 8. Member Sébastien Izambard said every chance to perform is a miracle — fans can check the WAAY 31 app for ticket details. WAAY 31
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville students took part in hands-on engineering activities in celebration of National Engineers Week on Feb. 26. WAAY 31
- ➤ Mountain Gap School will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a free event on Sunday, Mar. 1 — a milestone inviting local community members to join festivities at its campus. WAAY 31
- ➤ The Huntsville City school board voted on Feb. 26 to install cameras in every self-contained classroom across the district (a measure to add another layer of protection) to enhance safety in special needs rooms. The decision is already in effect and aims to provide additional security while considering privacy. WAFF 48
- ➤ Student entrepreneurs will meet business leaders at an expo on Saturday, Mar. 7 at 11 a.m. on the Alabama A&M University campus, where they will explore current business trends. WAAY 31
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville’s Green Team is partnering with the Land Trust of North Alabama and Wild Ones to host a city-wide Weed Wrangle event on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at three local parks — volunteers 16 and older can learn invasive plant removal techniques. WAAY 31
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Tommy Battle presented a check for $5,552,689.85 to school officials during a city council meeting last Thursday. The funds from closed TIF districts will support local schools for decades. WAAY 31
- ➤ The Huntsville Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Beautification Awards with a $50 fee per entry (commercial, business, and government properties eligible), and submissions must be received by Friday, Apr. 10. City of Huntsville
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Wellstone facility now accepts children as young as 8 for mental health care. This change aims to help more North Alabama kids get the support they need. WAAY 31
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Some travelers booked for Mexico spring break are rethinking their plans after recent violence near Puerto Vallarta caused flight cancellations and raised safety concerns. Travel agent Susan McDougal of Suzqz Travels advises that resorts in the Mexican Riviera offer enhanced security and recommends cancel-for-any-reason insurance for added peace of mind. WAFF 48
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
11 AM – 1 PM — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an enchanting performance featuring your favorite Disney characters on ice.
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Gino Rosaria Album Release Concert
7-10 p.m. — ANRO Business and Event Center — $85 (includes food and drink) — Experience an intimate evening of jazz, soul, and storytelling with Gino Rosaria's latest album.
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CUSA Basketball Championships - All Sessions Pass
March 10-14 — Propst Arena — Ticket purchase required — Experience the excitement of the CUSA basketball championships featuring teams vying for glory and an NCAA bid.
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Anne Wilson Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Mark C. Smith Concert Hall — Tickets available — Experience an enchanting evening with Anne Wilson in concert.
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Flavor In Ya Ear Vol 2
7 PM – 12 AM — The Note Jazz Lounge — 21+ event — Experience a night of vibrant beats and good vibes at a cozy jazz venue.
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Cosmic Charlie Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Mars Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rescheduled performance of Cosmic Charlie amidst a vibrant musical atmosphere.
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42nd International Symposium on Child Abuse
All day — Von Braun Center — Various ticket options — Engage with top experts and network with professionals focused on child maltreatment.
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Naturalist Hike
10 AM – 12 PM — Monte Sano Nature Preserve — Free entry — Explore the forest ecology with an expert while enjoying a leisurely hike.
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Raptor Shows
11 a.m. — Huntsville Botanical Garden — $8-$20 — Experience the awe-inspiring displays of Alabama's raptors in this educational and captivating show.
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Race to Space Marathon & Half Marathon
6 AM – 1 PM — Bridge Street Town Centre — Registration required — Experience stunning courses and a lively post-race party in a thrilling marathon event.
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~ Naval Ravikant
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