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 our local partners that truly made this event a grand slam. We extend our deepest gratitude to the city of Opelika, Auburn-Opelika Tourism and the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department. Their investment of time, energy and resources transformed this series into far more than a baseball tournament — it became a celebration of community spirit, Southern hospitality and youth development. From maintained fields to heartfelt welcomes in hotels and restaurants, Opelika showed out. The support not only made the event possible—it