By Greg Markley For the Opelika Observer Thomas Jefferson said, “I cannot live without books.” But most students today trade in their books for cash...
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9th annual ‘Back 2 School Bash’ slated for Aug. 17 at Cornerstone Family Chiropractic
By Michelle Key Publisher Cornerstone Family Chiropractic in Auburn will host the 9th Annual ‘Back 2 School Bash’ Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This...
Opelika City Council approves lease of old depot with Envision Opelika
By Michelle Key Pubisher The Opelika City Council approved a three-year lease agreement with Envision Opelika Foundation, Incorporated for the...
Lee County Commission enters into agreement for review, recommendation of county’s classification and pay plan
By Michelle Key Publisher The Lee County Commission met Monday night for their regularly scheduled meeting. During the meeting, the commission...
Letter to the Editor: New energy present economic opportunities
Editor: The following quote is from a news release issued June 26 in Osaka, Japan by The Investor Agenda in conjunction with the beginning of the...
Secretary Merrill states support for President Trump’s request for U.S. citizenship question on U.S. Census
Special to the Opelika Observer Alabama Sec. of State John H. Merrill has submitted a letter outlining his support for the Executive Order or other...
Former Auburn University Coach Tommy Tuberville sits down with the Observer
By Morgan Bryce Editor Longtime college football coach and current candidate for Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat Tommy Tuberville visited with Opelika...
Trump Administration’s industry-recognized apprenticeships will keep America working
Special to the Opelika Observer Our surging economy has brought with it abundant job opportunities. Tax cuts and deregulation have boosted job...
A Republic, if we can keep it: the cost of counting illegal aliens in the U.S. Census
People of Alabama, Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, liberal or conservative, you have a right to have your voice heard in the halls of...