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Update: Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Alabama Saturday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 10:21 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 11:15 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington and Clarke counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 10:20 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a...
Early morning shooting under investigation in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Miss. (WDAM) - An early morning shooting at a club in Waynesboro is under investigation. According to the Waynesboro Police Department, the shooting incident happened Sunday around 1:45 a.m. at the Cornfield Club. Police have reported injuries caused by gunfire and other injuries. Multiple people went to the hospital.
Leroy wins walk-off thriller to make championship round
OXFORD, Ala. — Pressed to the wall once again, Leroy calmly wriggled out of calamity Wednesday and made the cherished walk from the outside softball fields of Choccolocco Park to the Signature Stadium to play for a state softball championship. After seeing a 3-0 lead evaporate, Brookelyn Keith’s two-out,...
Tabitha Baggett retires as Leroy’s coach after Bears fall in finals
OXFORD, Ala. — That Leroy lost a softball game and a possible state championship Wednesday night was far less important than accepting the fact that the one person who made it all possible is fighting for her life while showing her players how to “B Strong,” as their uniforms proclaimed.
Olivia Treece, No. 1 Skyline shut down Leroy in Class 1A championship game
There are times that a special relationship exists between a catcher and a pitcher. Skyline’s Jayla Ross and Olivia Treece are a shining example of what chemistry and friendship can produce on the playing field. “She’s my best friend,” Treece said of Ross. “On the field, off the field,...
Five Jones College students named Tullos Scholars
ELLISVILLE – Five Jones College sophomores were selected as Tullos Scholars, Jaylynn Conner of Waynesboro, Haidyn Houston of Raleigh, Kadin Johnston of Waynesboro, Pablo Lopez of Waynesboro, and Aaron Mason of Raleigh. This is the college’s highest honor for the top five JC students, and it includes an endowed scholarship for the recipients. All five students were nominated by faculty members as they distinguished themselves and impressed selection committee members over the past two years.
Leroy softball off to good start at state and Baggett likes Bears’ chances despite first loss
OXFORD, Ala. — Leroy has a history of falling into the frying pan right away in the state softball tournament but on Tuesday the No. 3-ranked Bears whacked Hackleburg upside the head with it, hot grease and all, and might be poised to make some new history. Mariah Barnes...
Baseball Recap: St. Stephens' loss ends four-game winning streak on the road
St. Stephens and East Rowan squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but St. Stephens had to settle for second. They lost 9-3 to the East Rowan Mustangs. St. Stephens' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak. For East Rowan's part, the team relied heavily on Harrison...
Softball Game Recap: Leroy Find Success
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Leroy had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They skirted past the Hackleburg Panthers 4-3. The win was nothing new for Leroy as they're now sitting on three straight. For Hackleburg's part, Ellie Nichols was cooking...
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