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Opinions Articles
Letter to the Editor: Should Auburn Overpay Its Employees?
OPINION — In 2021, the city of Auburn's average wage was $64,713, with 560 employees. For comparison, the city of Huntsville's average wage was...
Letter to the Editor:
OPINION — As beautiful as Lee County is, why does the county not have ordinances in place to not allow personal property or private property...
Support Alabama’s Foster Parents in Transforming Lives
CONTRIBUTED BY NANCY BUCKNER, COMMISSIONER, ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES OPINION — Ask a foster parent what it is like to open their...
Proposed Law Puts Your Vision at Risk
CONTRIBUTED BY E.M. BRENDAN WYATT, MS, MD. OPINION — When Alabamians need surgery, especially on something as complex and important as their eyes,...
An Opelika Friday Night
BY JOHN ATKINSON OPINION — PHOTO BY ED SIKORA I went to a county carnival tonight. Cotton candy. Pretzels. Bratwurst. Pork rinds. Barbecue. Loaded...
Letter to the Editor: Redemption Earned
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — Dear Editor, As a judge for 30 years, I sentenced those convicted and reviewed cases on appeal — putting or...
Sen. Katie Britt Is Helping Advance Smart Clean Energy Policy
CONTRIBUTED BY STATE REP. DEBBIE WOOD OPINION — As one of the state representatives for Chambers and Lee counties, I understand the important role...
In the “Game” of Economic Development, We Must Prioritize Industrial Site Development in Order to Win
CONTRIBUTED BYJIMMY RANE OPINION — Economic development, job creation and business recruitment are a top priority for elected officials, community...