To The Citizens of Lee County, It is with the highest honor to recommend Bill Harris for the position of Lee County Coroner. Bill and I have worked...
Letter to the Editor Articles
Letter to the Editor: Change is Needed
Wes Goodson, whom I have known for 30 years, is seeking the office of Coroner for Lee County. Not only is he well qualified for the job, he is a man...
Letter to the Editor: ‘Alabama is facing a political crisis’
Dear Editor, Alabama is facing a crisis. I don’t know whether the crisis was caused by a single event or a series of events, but Alabama is in...
The 340B Program – A lifeline for vulnerable Alabama patients
Special to the Opelika Observer East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) is an invaluable source of health care for some of the neediest members of our...
Letter to the Editor: Response to Steve Flowers’ column: “Where Have All the Democrats Gone?”
Steve Flowers: Rip van Winkle or What Rock Have You Been Sleeping Under? Your recent column falls into the category of “fake” news. You should not...
Mass shootings: how can we prevent them?
By Michaela Blackmon Special to the Opelika Observer In the recent news, one can read or hear about terrorist threats happening at local schools and...
Letter to the Editor
The day after the recent snowfall I was attempting to drive on Sandhill Rd when my car started sliding on the ice. Since I am older and am not used...
Is Sexual Harassment a Civil Rights Violation? It Should Be
By Julie Goldscheid, Professor, CUNY Law School Special to the Opelika Observer If the recent wave of sexual harassment and sexual assault...
Letter from the Editor: Love One Another everyday
As a holiday, Valentine's Day is traditionally a day for couples. But this year I would like to challenge our readers, singles and couples alike to...