Little League asks Logan County to help repair Lower League Park field for softball program

Greg Meacham, speaking as Little League president, asked Logan County Fiscal Court to help repair the bottom field at Lower League Park so the county can add an organized Little League girls—ast-pitch softball program.

Meacham said volunteers and donors have upgraded parts of the facility — a $15,000 scoreboard installed with sponsorships, new lights, a batting cage donated by Justin Owens and repairs to dugouts and seating — but that the bottom field—ence, concrete areas and drainage need work before league play can begin. He said he has contacted two engineers at a firm he identified as Scotties and that local volunteers and civic groups have donated labor and materials.

Judge Thomas Baker and other court members responded that the city of Russellville is the custodian for the park property and that the county provides the city $1,000 per month and a one-time $25,000 annual payment for special projects. Baker suggested Meacham coordinate with City of Russellville officials to see whether the county—armarked funds could be applied to the needed repairs. He also told Meacham to bring formal cost estimates to the court so they could consider assistance; the court did not have money budgeted specifically for the request at the meeting.

Meacham said he intends to pursue private fundraising, grant opportunities and other local support and that he will return to the court with quotes and a plan. He described local tournament activity as evidence of demand: a recent all-day tournament filled the park and generated concession revenue for local businesses. Court members thanked Meacham for his volunteer work and encouraged coordination with city staff and the fiscal court—inance office.

No formal vote or grant was made at the meeting; Judge Baker offered to meet with Meacham after he provides written cost estimates and proposals for how county funds, city funds and private fundraising would be used.