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Day: June 1, 2025

All-County Softball

Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton in the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year, and Alexandria coach Brian Hess is the coach of the year. Slaton, now a two-time player of the year, batted .427 with a .497 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, 22 doubles and 69 RBIs. In the circle, she finished 22-7 with a 2.305 ERA, 1.256 WHIP, 216 strikeouts and 79 walks in 194 1/3 innings pitched. Hess guided the Valley Cubs to a 41-11-3 record, county and area titles and to the final four of the Class 4A state tournament, doing so against a brutal schedule. (Photos by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Slaton, Hess take top honors on the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County softball team. 2024 Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County Softball Team Player of the year: Pressley Slaton, Alexandria, Sr, P/DP Coach of the year: Brian Hess, Alexandria FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Leighton Arnold, White Plains, Sr. Catcher: Charlee Parris, […]

Gadsden State Community College Hosts Summer Orientations for New Students

Gadsden State’s Cardinal Commit orientation program scheduled for June & July

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College is welcoming incoming students through its Cardinal Commit summer orientation sessions, beginning in June. The program is designed to help new students navigate enrollment, connect with campus resources, and prepare for academic success. “Cardinal Commit is a great event for any first-time freshman or even someone who has taken […]

Jacob’s Ladder

First-round leader Gary Wigington shakes hands with new leader Jacob LeCroy after they finished second-round play in the Wilfred Galbraith Invitational on Saturday at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

LeCroy fires 4-under-par 66, climbs to lead of Wilfred Galbraith Invitational going into final round on his home course. By Joe Medley ANNISTON — Jacob LeCroy rounds the turn from Anniston Country Club’s 19th Hole restaurant, into a side room, and sees little-kid tables with tiny seats. “Let’s talk there,” he tells a reporter. LeCroy […]

Senate Commerce Committee Advances Britt-Welch Water Research Optimization Act of 2025

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Issues Statement Following Water Research Optimization Act Passing Senate Commerce Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Commerce Committee has unanimously advanced the bipartisan Water Research Optimization Act of 2025, a legislative effort led by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) aimed at enhancing hydrological forecasting capabilities within the National Weather Service (NWS). The proposed legislation seeks to improve the accuracy and coordination […]

All-State Baseball

All-State baseball

The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State baseball teams and honorable mentions. Mr. Baseball and the Super All-State teams to be named June 8 at the ASWA convention. CLASS 7A Player of the year Steele Hall, Hewitt-Trussville Pitcher of the year Tanner Hermesch, Bob Jones Hitter of the year Rock Gearhart, Fairhope Coach of the year […]