Opinions Articles

Letter to the Editor: Courthouse grounds need attention

OPINION —It would be interesting to know who is or who is not in charge of the grounds at the Lee County Courthouse. This building is one if the most beautiful public buildings in the United States and every Lee County resident should be proud of it! But here it sits...

Letter to the Editor

OPINION — Delighted to read [Observer 12/28/23 p.B6] about AU Graduation at ALDoC’s Staton facility which included APAEP (Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project) students I taught years ago. Blessed to have many students from tutoring, high school, thousands of...

Freeze makes good on recruiting promise

BY DANIEL LOCKE | CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — During Hugh Freeze's introductory press conference as Auburn's head coach on Nov. 29, 2022, he emphasized how much of a priority recruiting would be. Through his first year on the job, he has kept his word. The...

Four takeaways from Auburn’s loss in the Music City Bowl

BY DANIEL LOCKE | CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — The Auburn Tigers (6-7) looked lost as they suffered a 31-13 defeat against the Maryland Terrapins (8-5).Maryland got off to a quick 21-0 lead, but an 80-yard drive from Auburn that ended with a touchdown pass...

Rightside Way

Good Sports OPINION — Sports has always brought out a fevered pitch reaction from fans. Sporting events create great memories, great lessons and can...

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Obituaries – Oct. 26, 2023

Obituaries – Oct. 26, 2023

WILLIAM BRUCE LEE William Bruce Lee, of Opelika, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Bruce was preceded in death by his...

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