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Letter to the editor | Response to ‘Who’s Watching the Watchers?’

OPINION — Dear editor, the Sept. 17 Observer headline blared: “WHO’S WATCHING THE WATCHERS?” It pulsates with relevance and recrimination. Why? Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader cameras possess immense capability for good and evil. An Aug. 28, 2026,...

Now is a good time for Ayn Rand’s “Money Speech”

As left-wing populists gain momentum, we must remember the late author's writings OPINION — Capitalism has done more to lift people en masse out of poverty and to enhance the lives of all of us than anything else has. DSA wants to destroy it. Even conservative...

Letter to the Editor: Due process matters

OPINION — Opelika, and the area, are very familiar to where we lived in Bryan, Texas. An old train town growing its economy and reviving its downtown, with a diverse community as its backbone. We’re happy to join and be a part of this city. Our kids have started...

Letter to the editor: I enjoyed the journey

OPINION — I thoroughly enjoyed this Auburn journey. Getting to know each of you whether through social media, podcasts, churches, forums, civic meetings, political organizations, visits to your homes, private group meetings, local newspapers, radio, TV or, most of...

Beyond the whistle: Lessons in leadership

Beyond the whistle: Lessons in leadership

Aug 30, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BYALI RAUCH OPINION — College football is back on Saturday, Sept. 5, and I know exactly how it goes at my house.A flag hits the grass. I...

Letter to editor: Let Dorie Miller’s legacy sail on

Letter to editor: Let Dorie Miller’s legacy sail on

Aug 25, 2026

OPINION — Dear Editor,CNN reported on Aug. 20, and NBC News and ABC News confirmed, that the Navy is weighing whether to strip the name of Doris...

Op-ed: The next 250 years start here

Op-ed: The next 250 years start here

Aug 11, 2026

BY ALI RAUCHCEO OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPINION — Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of ordinary people signed an extraordinary document....

Our children. Our future. A conversation worth having.

Our children. Our future. A conversation worth having.

Aug 11, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPINION — The need for quality early childhood education in East Alabama is an important conversation that impacts families,...

Letter to editor: Let Dorie Miller’s legacy sail on

Op-ed — data center moratoriums are right for Alabama

Jul 28, 2026

BY DOUG JONESOPINION —Apparently, asking questions and raising community concerns now makes you a socialist. At least, that’s what you’d believe if...

Letter questions Hodge Cemetery boundaries

Letter questions Hodge Cemetery boundaries

Jul 28, 2026

BY THE LEE COUNTY CEMETERY PRESERVATION COMMISSION OPINION — At recent Opelika City Council meetings, citizens communications related to the Hodge...

Free public transit service available

Free public transit service available

Jul 28, 2026

BY OBSERVER STAFF LEE COUNTY — Lee-Russell Public Transit offers free transportation services for residents in Auburn, Opelika, Lee County and...

Letter to the editor: Founders’ words offer lessons in character

Letter to the editor: Founders’ words offer lessons in character

Jun 30, 2026

OPINION — The Character Council of Opelika exists to encourage character traits in our community. As the council promotes character words, we find...

Letter to editor: Let Dorie Miller’s legacy sail on

Letter to the editor

Jun 30, 2026

A tale of two administrations: Auburn University trustees grab power while Auburn City Council gives it away OPINION —Let me speak plainly about two...

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