Heather Hall

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. -Mother Theresa

[Robert Sterling @RobertMSterling]

I just had the craziest experience at the airport.

We are about to board a flight to Atlanta when the pilot from the incoming plane walks out of the jetway. Guy is probably late 50s, salt and pepper hair, military look. The kind of pilot you instantly feel good about seeing on your flight.

Pilot walks over to the counter, gets on the PA system, and starts addressing everyone. “Folks, I’ve been doing this a long time. Flying one of these jets is easy. The hard part is looking at 130 people and telling them their flight is going to be delayed.”

Audible groans throughout the boarding gate. Most people here are flying to Atlanta as a layover before another flight. 130 people just had their day become a complete mess.

The pilot goes on. “I get it, trust me. But here’s the deal: During our landing, we had a small mechanical issue. I’m not your pilot for the next leg, but I don’t feel confident the jet’s safe to fly until we have a mechanical team look it over, and I don’t feel comfortable asking the next pilots to fly you guys until we get confirmation.”

He points at the agents next to him behind the counter: “Now, none of this is the agents’ fault. Please be kind to them. I’m the one who made this decision, not them, so any inconvenience you experience is my fault. Just please know that I don’t do this lightly, and I’m only doing it because I believe it’s in the best interests of everyone’s safety.”

Now this is where the story gets crazy. The pilot puts the microphone down, grabs his suitcase, and all the people in the gate…

Start clapping.

I’m not joking, everyone starts clapping for the guy. 130 people who just had their travel plans ruined give an ovation to the guy who made the decision and delivered the message.

All because he addressed them with decency and transparency, took ownership of the decision, made it clear that it was necessary, and explained why it was in everyone’s best interest.

It’s honestly one of the best examples of strong communication—of strong leadership, for that matter—that I’ve seen in a long time.

@Delta, whoever your Atlanta to Wichita pilot was this morning, he’s one of the good ones. Please tell him the delayed passengers of flight 1637 appreciate what he did.

[UAB Heersink School of Medicine @UABHeersink]

We are proud to be training the next generation at the nation's fifth-largest hospital! 👏

[Marin @Marin_0x]

When an adult snow leopard grabbed me in a blizzard, I thought it was the end. But she didn't hurt me; she led me to a cliff edge where a cub was facing death. This is a heart-stopping vertical rescue with an ending you won't believe!

[The Launch Pad @TheLaunchPadX]

🚨DAY 3 OF ARTEMIS II CREW QUARANTINE 🚨
The Artemis II crew continue their 14-day pre-launch quarantine, spending the first part of it at NASA Johnson in Houston. Once a launch date is confirmed, they’ll travel to NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, six days before launch.

📅Launch NET: February 6, 2026
🕤Launch Window: 9:41 PM – 11:41 PM ET
🔁Alternate launch windows extend through April

We are getting closer to humanity’s return to deep space — and we’re going back, together.

FOLLOW for the latest Artemis II updates!

#ArtemisII #WeAreGoingBack
#Moon #Orion #SLS #NASA #CSA

[ACCC @acccathletics]

Congratulations to @BishopState on their runner-up finish at the @acccathletics Division II Softball Tournament and a fantastic season. Well done, ladies.

[Heather Hall @HCDHall]

Representing our girl all the way in Key West- #proudparents #finishbig #softball

[Bishop State @BishopState]

Thanks, @RegionsBank for bringing the Next Step Reality Check Roundup to our campus! More than 100 students joined in this engaging financial education workshop, getting hands-on experience in budgeting and managing real-life scenarios. #BishopStatement

[Sophia Hall @SophiaH29532194]

The Bishop State Softball team and I are doing a fundraiser. Please click the link below if you’d like to contribute. Go Wildcats!

https://t.co/n2HXBYWpPq

[HGHS Softball @hghs_softball]

🔥6A Area 16 Champions🔥

[MCSS Athletics @MCSSAthletics]

Lady Trojans win! 11-1 in 5 over Athens to take this year’s 6A Area 16 Championship! The Trojans finish Area play UNDEFEATED and head to next weeks’ AHSAA North Regional in Florence. Congratulations, and Go Trojans! 💪🏼🥎⚔️🏆 #MCSSAthletics #1MCSS

[HGHS Softball @hghs_softball]

Come watch your Lady Trojans in their last regular season game!

[Heather Hall @HCDHall]

Let’s Go!🥎♥️🥎♥️🥎♥️

[HGHS Softball @hghs_softball]

⚔️AREA TOURNAMENT⚔️

[Hoover Bucs Softball @Hoover_SB]

Congratulations to this year's Classic.... @hghs_softball

FINAL
Hazel Green 6
@oba_softball 2

Thanks to all who participated. Hope to see you next year!

[Kyle Parmley 🥎 @KyleParmley]

What a weekend at the Hoover Classic! How about Hazel Green?! Trojans go on a run today to win it, toppling Hewitt-Trussville, Spain Park and previously unbeaten Orange Beach!

Man, that’s an impressive day for @hghs_softball.

[Kyle Parmley 🥎 @KyleParmley]

The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released new softball rankings today:

CLASS 7A
1. @THSoftball_ (30-4)
2. @hewittsoftball (20-4)
3. @Hoover_SB (28-4-1)
4. @LadyRedDevilSB (28-3-1)
5. @SoftballDaphne1 (28-1)
6. @HHSFastpitchSB (22-15)
7. @AHIGHSoftball (28-11-1)
8. @1rebelsoftball (14-7-2)
9. @FHSPirateSB22 (14-11)
10. @softball_tchs (19-7)

CLASS 6A
1. @HuskyNation_SB (30-4)
2. @WetumpkaSoftba1 (30-4)
3. @SaralandSoftba1 (31-6)
4. @HselleHighSball (22-11-1)
5. @AHSSoftball6 (14-6)
6. @hghs_softball (24-9-1)
7. @MShoalsSoftball (24-4)
8. @torosoftball (21-13-1)
9. @RocketsGHS (20-7-1)
10. @hhspatssoftball (20-8)

CLASS 5A
1. @Tigers_Softbal (21-7)
2. @AHSsoftball4 (20-7-1)
3. @jaspersoftball2 (15-5)
4. @LadyFinsSB (22-6-1)
5. @SouthsideSB22 (20-6-1)
6. @Moody_sball (14-12)
7. Faith Academy (14-8)
8. @brewtechsball (15-11)
9. @GoldenTiger_sb (16-12-1)
10. @LCHSSoftball2 (17-17)

CLASS 4A
1. @oba_softball (24-0)
2. @HARaiders (22-2)
3. @CurryJackets (21-5-1)
4. @sumasoftball (27-7-1)
5. @WestLimestoneSB (24-5-2)
6. @brooks_softball (18-6-1)
7. Northside (27-13-1)
8. Hamilton (24-6)
9. @tigers_mchsSB (22-6)
10. North Jackson (23-3)

CLASS 3A
1. @STJSoftball (22-1)
2. @plainviewsoftb3 (18-7)
3. Opp (20-4)
4. @MAMustangSball (13-3)
5. Winfield (21-3)
6. @PHS_Softba11 (14-6)
7. Lauderdale County (16-9)
8. Mars Hill Bible (11-10)
9. Thomasville (23-5)
10. @OhatcheeS (20-5-1)

CLASS 2A
1. @WicksburgSB (22-9)
2. West End (15-6-1)
3. Zion Chapel (23-2)
4. Winston County (19-6)
5. Pleasant Valley (11-11)
6. Sulligent (21-8-1)
7. Sumiton Christian (8-13)
8. @Hatton_Softball (10-18)
9. G.W. Long (15-7)
10. Pisgah (13-11-2)

CLASS 1A
1. @SkylineVikingsb (17-5)
2. Brantley (13-10)
3. Leroy (16-13)
4. Waterloo (17-4-1)
5. Spring Garden (14-8)
6. Kinston (16-6)
7. Hackleburg (13-9-2)
8. Maplesville (11-8)
9. Athens Bible (9-8)
10. Verbena (16-8)

AISA
1. Edgewood (25-7)
2. Macon East (26-13-1)
3. Lee-Scott (21-11)
4. Bessemer Academy (26-7)
5. Clarke Prep (22-4-1)
6. Hooper Academy (21-5)
7. Abbeville Christian (15-6)
8. South Choctaw (17-7)
9. Glenwood (19-18)
10. Lowndes Academy (13-11)

[HGHS Softball @hghs_softball]

Your Lady Trojans start play in the Bob Jones Tournament today!

⌚️3:45 & 7:15
⚔️ vs. Louisville Male, Kentucky
⚔️ vs. South Warren, Kentucky
🥎 @ Palmer Park, Field 4

[Heather Hall @HCDHall]

Let’s go Ladies!! #HGLadyTrojans 🥎♥️🖤

[Kyle Parmley 🥎 @KyleParmley]

The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released this week's rankings.

CLASS 7A
1. @THSoftball_ (23-3)
2. @Hoover_SB (18-3-1)
3. @hewittsoftball (14-4)
4. @LadyRedDevilSB (21-3-1)
5. @SoftballDaphne1 (20-1)
6. @softball_tchs (16-3)
7. @1rebelsoftball (12-5-2)
8. @spainparksb (15-8)
9. @EHScatsSoftball (13-6)
10. @bjhssoftball (10-8)

CLASS 6A
1. @WetumpkaSoftba1 (24-2)
2. @HuskyNation_SB (23-4)
3. @SaralandSoftba1 (23-3)
4. @hghs_softball (20-7-1)
5. @HselleHighSball (15-7-1)
6. @AHSSoftball6 (9-6)
7. @MShoalsSoftball (18-4)
8. @torosoftball (16-11-1)
9. @hhspatssoftball (16-6)
10. @RocketsGHS (13-4-1)

CLASS 5A
1. @Tigers_Softbal (13-5)
2. @AHSsoftball4 (14-6-1)
3. @jaspersoftball2 (13-5)
4. @LadyFinsSB (18-4-1)
5. @brewtechsball (11-7)
6. Southside-Gadsden (18-6-1)
7. @Moody_sball (12-11)
8. Faith Academy (8-7)
9. Rehobeth (10-5)
10. Russellville (14-10-1)

CLASS 4A
1. @oba_softball (18-0)
2. @CurryJackets (20-4-1)
3. @HARaiders (15-1)
4. @sumasoftball (21-4-1)
5. @WestLimestoneSB (20-5-2)
6. @brooks_softball (12-4-1)
7. Hamilton (16-4)
8. @tigers_mchsSB (16-4)
9. North Jackson (17-2)
10. Northside (12-12-1)

CLASS 3A
1. @plainviewsoftb3 (11-3)
2. @STJSoftball (16-1)
3. Opp (18-2)
4. @MAMustangSball (12-2)
5. Winfield (11-1)
6. @PHS_Softba11 (9-4)
7. Lauderdale County (12-6)
8. Mars Hill Bible (6-7)
9. @OhatcheeS (15-4-1)
10. Danville (8-4)

CLASS 2A
1. @WicksburgSB (18-8)
2. West End (11-4-1)
3. Zion Chapel (20-2)
4. Winston County (14-4)
5. Pleasant Valley (7-9)
6. Sumiton Christian (8-8)
7. Sulligent (12-6-1)
8. @Hatton_Softball (5-15)
9. Sand Rock (5-9)
10. North Sand Mountain (7-6)

CLASS 1A
1. @SkylineVikingsb (15-2)
2. Brantley (11-7)
3. Leroy (12-9)
4. Waterloo (15-4-1)
5. Spring Garden (11-5)
6. Kinston (12-6)
7. Hackleburg (10-7-1)
8. Athens Bible (7-4)
9. Sweet Water (10-10)
10. Verbena (11-6)

AISA
1. Edgewood (22-6)
2. Lee-Scott (16-8)
3. Bessemer Academy (22-5)
4. Macon East (16-9-1)
5. Clarke Prep (17-3-1)
6. Hooper Academy (15-5)
7. Glenwood (15-15)
8. Lowndes Academy (9-9)
9. Abbeville Christian (8-6)
10. South Choctaw (14-6)

[HGHS Softball @hghs_softball]

🥎🔥Throwback Thursday 🔥🥎

Reliving some Sand and Softball!

[Heather Hall @HCDHall]

♥️♥️♥️

[HGHS Softball @hghs_softball]

Happy Birthday to our #28! We ❤️ You!