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Letter to the Editor: Remember the Vietnam veterans

OPINION — I would like to bring to your attention and to the attention of your readers that the upcoming April 30, 2024 marks the 49th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.It is important to remember the lives of those men and women who died for our country and...
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Groups file suit to block new law against voter assistance

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — A coalition of civil rights, voting rights and disability rights organizations filed a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s Senate Bill 1 (SB1), which was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey on March 20. The law, set to take effect on Oct. 1 ahead...
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Reader takes exception with Flowers column

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:I take issue with the recent column by Steve Flowers. His statement “these silly indictments are so transparently politically orchestrated” regarding the former president apparently thinks the former president did not break the law. Does he think...
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Letter to the Editor: Courthouse grounds need attention

OPINION —It would be interesting to know who is or who is not in charge of the grounds at the Lee County Courthouse. This building is one if the most beautiful public buildings in the United States and every Lee County resident should be proud of it! But here it sits...
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Jan 12, 2024

OPINION — Delighted to read [Observer 12/28/23 p.B6] about AU Graduation at ALDoC’s Staton facility which included APAEP (Alabama Prison Arts +...

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Rightside Way

Dec 13, 2023

Good Sports OPINION — Sports has always brought out a fevered pitch reaction from fans. Sporting events create great memories, great lessons and can...

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Obituaries – Oct. 26, 2023

Obituaries – Oct. 26, 2023

Oct 25, 2023

WILLIAM BRUCE LEE William Bruce Lee, of Opelika, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Bruce was preceded in death by his...

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