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in Huntington
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the Keith Albee soon, offering an evening of stand-up comedy for fans in Huntington (ticket details to be confirmed). WSAZ
- ➤ Tim’s connection to the Winter Olympics goes back to 2002 (he ran a leg of the torch relay in Charleston when the torch headed to Salt Lake City). WSAZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 5, the Senate passed a DEP-proposed rule that would allow selenium in fish tissue to increase from 8 to 9.5 micrograms per gram in non-sturgeon waters and from 8 to 8.5 in sturgeon waters — a move questioned by the EPA during its public comment period. Charleston Gazette-Mail
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marshall Health Network is hosting heart screenings + community events for Heart Month this February in Huntington. Residents can check updated listings for more details. Charleston Gazette-Mail
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two locals working for the Steelers spoke with Tim Irr + discussing planned staff changes for next season + and sharing how local ties are influencing team plans. WSAZ
- ➤ Marshall hosts unbeaten and 23rd-ranked Miami Ohio today at 4 p.m. at the Cam Henderson Center in the Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt Challenge; the matchup marks the first time since 2015 that the Herd faces a ranked team as the head coach urges fans to create a sellout atmosphere. MetroNews
- ➤ The Mountaineers rallied to beat the Bearcats 59-54 in Cincinnati on Feb. 5 with Honor Huff’s 16-point second-half surge that turned a 14-point deficit around. The win kept them above .500 and in the top half of the Big 12 standings. MetroNews
- ➤ Tony Gibson finalized his second Marshall football recruiting class with 43 players, including local Huntington High recruit Mason Ramsey and Mingo Central receiver Aidan Burke. Spring practice begins on Mar. 2 and will prepare the team for the upcoming season. MetroNews
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Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Foundry Theater — $31.03 — Experience the magic of candlelight concerts featuring the music of Queen and The Beatles.
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Acts of Love - An Evening of Love Stories
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre — $22 at the door — Experience a heartfelt journey through the many facets of love in this entertaining collection of stories and songs.
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Sponge Rave
9:00 PM – 11:59 PM — The Loud — Check out an exciting evening of music and fun.
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WVSSAC Wrestling Tournament - Morning Session
8-11 a.m. — Marshall Health Network Arena — Check out the best local wrestlers compete for glory!
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Inoculation Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Loud — $42+ — Experience an unforgettable night with live performances by Inoculation.
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