Lea Youth League gears up at Melrose Park Gene Marrano June 14, 2023 1 minute read Better bonding with the Roanoke Police Department through basketball. That’s the idea behind the Lea Youth Outdoor Basketball League – which returns this Thursday at Melrose park in northwest Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: The RSO rocks Pink Floyd … and Romanian art at the TaubmanNext: Fatal accident in Franklin County leads to arrest Related Stories New community theater group debuts this weekend with “Crowns” Gene Marrano February 16, 2026 0 Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum to go ahead Clark Palmer February 13, 2026 0 Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0