The Atlanta Braves took a 3-1 victory from the Chicago Cubs last night at Wrigley Field.

The Gulf South Conference Baseball Tournament concluded yesterday at State Mutual Stadium.  Delta State emerged as GSC champs with a 14-8 win over the University of Alabama-Huntsville in the championship game.  Delta State advanced to the championship game after posting a 4-0 win over North Alabama earlier in the day.

The Rome City Commission has tapped Detrick Redding to be their new commissioner.  Redding was chosen last night at the regular meeting of the Rome City Commission to fill the Ward Two post vacated by Duane Reid at the end of February.  He will be sworn into office at the Commission’s next meeting on May 21^st.

If you’re a runner, register now for the Redmond Road Mile.  The event is set for Saturday, May 19^th.  It will get underway at 8 am at 210 Redmond Road in front of the Harbin Clinic Rehab Center.  Harbin Vitality Center director Jay Stephenson urges the public to participate, from novices all the way to seasoned runners, in this race which will benefit Rome Action Ministries.