Letter to the Editor Articles

Letter to the Editor

We are pleased to support Mayor Gary Fuller in his re-election campaign. Opelika has thrived under his leadership, including becoming the first GIG city in Alabama. Whenever we have called on the Mayor with concerning issues, he has always made time to meet or talk...

Incentives Matter

By Zach Alsobrook Special to the Opelika Observer Incentives matter. To understand human behavior, there is no greater truth. When a choice becomes more costly, people will be less likely to choose this option. At the same time, when benefits derived from a choice...

Liberty in crisis, COVID-19 has changed everything

By Zach Alsobrook Special to the Observer “That was when they suspended the Constitution. They said it would be temporary. There wasn’t even any rioting in the streets. People stayed home at night, watching television, looking for some direction. There wasn’t even an...

Alabama Medicaid should use every tool it has to save lives

Written by Jim Carnes Special to the Opelika Observer Gov. Kay Ivey and her cabinet members deserve applause for taking swift and decisive action to protect Alabamians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The steps they have taken to increase social distancing, remove...

‘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...