Letter to the Editor Articles

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: On January 15, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the recent decade was the hottest ever recorded, caused largely by burning fossil fuels, which increases greenhouse gases (GHGs) in Earth’s atmosphere, leading to more...

Tax considerations for self-employed individuals

By Justin Smith I have many clients who are either fully self-employed or have a side business in addition to their fulltime job. If you fall into this category, you may have special tax considerations that may enhance your tax return’s complexity. The IRS generally...

Letter to the editor: Thanks Opelika for your assistance

Dear Editor, On Friday, December 20, 2019 we were traveling from McDonough, Georgia to Baker, Florida. When we were in Opelika our truck caught fire and if it wasn’t for the people there, the fire department and the police department we wouldn’t be here now. I want to...

Area schools should strive to mirror academic calendar of Auburn University’s

Dear Editor: As planning for the 2020-2021 school year begins, I encourage the school districts of Auburn City, Lee County and Opelika City to follow the Auburn University academic calendar as closely as possible. Our communities are intertwined in numerous ways as...

‘Mother Hen’ has some words to, for bullies

Dec 2, 2011

There is a turning point in every kid’s life where he chooses what type of person he wants to become. Middle school is usually the playground for...

Nov 18, 2011

No one likes to think about death and dying, but it’s something that each of us will eventually face. There’s an incredible resource in our...

Nov 18, 2011

This Thanksgiving Day, as we gather with family and friends to count our blessings, let’s give thanks for the bounty we enjoy not just on this...