After a 27-year absence from the Little League World Series, Alabama is back in the international youth baseball tournament, but where in the Yellowhammer State are the Southeast all-star representatives from?
Alabama's all-stars hail from Phenix City, a town of approximately 38,500 spanning both Russell and Lee county in eastern Alabama.
Where is Phenix City located in Alabama?Phenix City is located approximately 80 miles from Alabama's capital of Montgomery and rests alongside the Chattahoochee River opposite Columbus, Georgia.
2026 marks the city's second time representing Alabama in the Little League World Series.
Phenix City was also the last team from Alabama to reach the LLWS in 1999.
After clinching the Alabama state championship and Southeast region title this summer, Phenix City Little League's 11-12 all-stars advanced to the 2026 LLWS, which starts Wednesday, August 19. At 2 p.m. CT, Phenix City opens the tournament at Lamade Stadium against Tacoma (Washington).
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Where is Phenix City, hometown of Alabama Little League World Series team?
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