D. Mark Mitchell Articles

On the Mark | Local man is finalist for national SilverSneakers’ inspirational award

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — SILVERSNEAKERS AWARD FINALIST RAY HALLOpelika Parks and Recreation continues to uplift our senior community through SilverSneakers, a nationally recognized fitness program tailored for adults 65 and older. Included in many Medicare...

On the Mark | DBB World Series and Football Media Days are huge successes

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — This past week, Opelika was alive with excitement, energy and the unmistakable sounds of youth baseball at West Ridge Park. The DBB Baseball 13U World Series welcomed talented teams from across the country — but it was the dedication of...

On the Mark | July 24, 2025

OPINION — The 2025 Junior DBB Baseball World Series 13U kicks off July 25–29 at West Ridge Park, welcoming 11 state champions plus hometown team Opelika. This double-elimination tournament, hosted by the city of Opelika Parks and Recreation and Auburn-Opelika Tourism,...

On the Mark | Opelika sports scene heats up with Media Days, Youth World Series

BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The countdown is on for the 2025 FOX Sports 910-1310 “The Game” High School Media Days, proudly presented by The Orthopaedic Clinic. This two-day blitz of local high school football teams will take place July 29 and 30 at an exciting new...
On the Mark | May 23, 2024

On the Mark | May 23, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS FOOTBALLOpelika football head coach Bryan Moore completed his first spring with a 10-0 win over Clay-Chalkville in...

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On the Mark | May 23, 2024

On the Mark | May 16, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS FOOTBALLOpelika head football coach Bryan Moore held his first spring game last Thursday afternoon at Bulldog...

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On the Mark | May 23, 2024

On the Mark | May 9, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OPELIKA SPRING FOOTBALLOpelika high football coach Bryan Moore officially kicked off spring practice last week, his...

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On the Mark | May 23, 2024

On the Mark | May 2, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS PHYSICAL EXAMSOpelika High will conduct physical exams for student-athletes planning on playing sports for the...

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On the Mark | May 23, 2024

Opelika Sports | April 25, 2024

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — GOLFThe Opelika High Girls and Boys Golf teams defeated Valley last Monday at Point University.Opelika's girls won...

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On the Mark | May 23, 2024

Opelika Dixie Baseball underway

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika City Council President Eddie Smith threw out the official opening pitch last Saturday at West Ridge Park for...

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On the Mark | May 23, 2024

Opelika High School roundup

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — The Opelika High School girls and boys golf teams are hosting a Community Golf Tournament on the short course at...

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On the Mark | May 23, 2024

Opelika High School roundup

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika's varsity track and field team was unable to compete in the "River Region Invitational" because the meet was...

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