River Turtles debut; JMU opens in softball World Series Gene Marrano June 3, 2021 1 minute read The Appalachian League is now a collegiate all-star, wooden bat summer circuit -but Pulaski is back. And the JMU Dukes play Oklahoma in the College Softball World Series opener today: Share: Post navigation Previous: Democrats prepare to select statewide candidates TuesdayNext: Help sought: Franklin County woman missing for more than a month Related Stories Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026 Virginia redistricting referendum passes by razor-thin margin as legal challenges loom Ian Price April 22, 2026 How to choose the healthiest plants for your landscape Denise Membreno April 22, 2026