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Council approves request to allow travel softball group to use city fields
Summary
Tamika Ashley asked the Talladega City Council to allow a travel softball organization to use city softball facilities; council members approved the request and asked staff to coordinate scheduling and availability.
Tamika Ashley told the council she represents a travel‑softball organization and asked for permission to use the City of Talladega softball facilities for year‑round practices, tournaments and clinics. "Our mission stands far beyond the game of softball," Ashley said, arguing the program would develop leadership and bring visitors to local businesses.
City manager Warwick and parks staff said they would check field availability and work with the group on scheduling; council moved to accept the request "as long as it's available" and the motion passed by voice vote. Council members discussed which specific fields might be used, noted a prior sale of a building and land that affects one field, and confirmed staff would provide concrete scheduling information to the requester.
Council encouraged partnerships with local groups and said fields at city complexes or Barry's field could be made available when scheduling allows. The council asked staff to follow up and confirm the assigned locations and dates with Ashley.
