By Cody Traffanstedt It’s been eleven years since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or otherwise simply known as the Affordable Care...
Editorial Board Articles
Editor:
Regarding the face mask controversy, almost all willingly wear clothing in public, which enables protection from such as mosquitoes, sunburn,...
Editorial: Spend spring break in Alabama’s state parks
Now is the time that we are beckoned outdoors by warmer temperatures, springtime blossoms and a break from school. This time of year, there’s...
Ross joins Observer sales staff
Staff Reports Lifelong area resident Woody Ross has joined the marketing staff of the Opelika Observer.The well-known former radio...
Our view: Practice work zone safety
Do you slow down when driving in areas where people are working as the roads signs ask you? Many drivers don’t, to their regret. It might come as a...
Our view: Socialistic republic of Alabama?
We don’t often editorialize about matters outside Opelika and Lee County, but every man, woman and child in Alabama needs to be aware of this. A...
Our view: Career expo represents invaluable experience for students
The Observer participated in the first annual Career Expo held by the East Alabama Workforce Investment Network at Auburn University on Tuesday....
Our view: Don’t forget to vote
Our government was set up to be a government of the people, by the people and for the people. It was founded on the ideas of personal liberty and...
Noise ordinance: the good, the bad, the ugly
By Fred Woods Editor Who among us has not been annoyed by loud noises emanating from radios in cars on the street, from late-night parties down the...