Jewell Pitts Honored at Alabama State Games

0:00It's March 26th. Birmingham News. Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Jewel-Event Cobb's Pits, a Montgomery native, has been named the adult female athlete of the year for 2025 by the Alabama State Games. She earned the honor in both Pickleball and Tennis as part of this major multi-sport event tied to the National Congress of State Games. Pits dedicated decades to the Alabama Department of Mental Health, impacting lives through Adaptive Tennis via the DreamCourt non-profit. She also worked as a professional photographer, supported Special Olympics, and competed in National Senior Games for Pickleball and Badminton Wild, staying active in civic and church groups. Her legacy touched many in the Montgomery River region, promoting inclusion for those with disabilities, organizers created Jewelfest in her honor last year, and she passed away in February 2026, but her influence endures. DreamCourt plans the Jeweljoy Cup on May 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lagoon Tennis Park.

1:05She'll be celebrated again during the Alabama State Games June 12th through 14th, right here in Birmingham. Meanwhile, Birmingham buzzes with women's history month events from jazz happy hours and comedy shows to Easter egg hunts and spring festivals ad. Places like Railroad Park and Ruffner Park. Keep an eye on these community spots from music, family fun, and local talent all week