Opinions Articles

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 serve as a great unifier. Sports can also rally beleaguered people out of their despair and malaise. Sports is about...
Aim Small, Miss Small

Aim Small, Miss Small

OPINION — I had a discussion with a pastor recently about the weight of culture being pressed down upon our kids. At every turn it seems that kids...

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Back-to-School Shopping? 

Back-to-School Shopping? 

Local Pediatrician Says Skip the Smartphone Section CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA — Screen time for children comes in many forms, and the collective...

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