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...

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...
By Secretary Greg Canfield Alabama Department of Commerce For the past six years, I have had the honor and privilege of serving as the secretary of...
Over the holidays I was very sick and spent a month at East Alabama Medical Center, a week on the seventh floor and 20 days in the Skilled Nursing...
The National Centers for Environmental Information, a division of NOAA, reported that in 2017 the U.S. experienced 16 weather and climate disasters,...
By John Letts Special to the Opelika Observer Are you at, or soon to be 70? Do you have an IRA? Are you committed to giving to your church, school...
Dear Editor, Surely most of us would agree the level of disagreement in our federal government should be reduced and the level of constructive...
Dear Editor, Who out there with deep pockets is lobbying Congress for our children? How much bribery money will it take for our representatives in...
By Gerald W. Johnson For the Observer Did you vote in the Aug. 15 and Sept. 24 special primary elections for our next U. S. Senator? Will you vote...
Dear Editor: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information reported: “In 2017 (as of July 7), there have been 9 weather and climate disaster...