Today
in Huntington
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Huntington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During Community Restaurant Week in Huntington, participating restaurants will donate part of their proceeds to support the Huntington Compass Program that offers wellness and stress relief for firefighters and police officers (and their families). Buddy’s BBQ is on Monday and the event runs through Monday, March 9. WSAZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Huntington Museum of Art held its Museum Ball that raised funds for new exhibits and community programs. The event brought local art lovers together to support future museum initiatives. WSAZ
- ➤ Marshall University is celebrating 100 years of Black History Month with events planned after February. Burnis Morris, director of the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum, explained the centennial celebration on First Look at Four. WSAZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Mar. 2, 1961, the Legislature and Gov. Wally Barron signed legislation renaming Marshall College to Marshall University — honoring U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Marshall and marking the school’s modern era since its founding in 1837. WSAZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ USACE’s Huntington District and WVDEP are managing cleanup of a mineral oil spill from a January incident at an Appalachian Power substation that reached the Guyandotte River and R.D. Bailey Lake. Cleanup crews reposition containment booms and absorbents (sheen remains visible) as boat ramps stay closed during recovery. WSAZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Merritt’s Creek Veterinary Center in Barboursville opened urgent care for pets on Saturday, offering emergency care (Fri 3–11 p.m., Sat and Sun 12–8 p.m.) for off-hour pet needs. WSAZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall lost its Senior Night game to Georgia Southern Friday but earned the No. 2 seed through tiebreakers among six teams. The team will play in the Sun Belt semifinal in Pensacola Sunday at 8:30 p.m., and coach Corny Jackson said they plan to refocus before the contest. MetroNews
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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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Austin Meade and Goodbye June Live Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of hard rock and Southern blues with Austin Meade and Goodbye June.
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Shrek Rave
9 PM – 12 AM — The Loud — Price details unknown — Dance the night away with a Shrek-themed rave experience.
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Shallow Side Live in Huntington
8-11 p.m. — The Loud — Ticket prices vary — Experience captivating rock performances by Shallow Side and enjoy a vibrant venue atmosphere.
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Joey Aich with the Heavy Hitters
8-9 p.m. — The Loud — $14.14 — Experience an exciting night of live music with Joey Aich and the Heavy Hitters.
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A Taste of Ireland
7-10 p.m. — Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with former World Irish dance champions.
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