Letter to the Editor Articles

Letter to the Editor: Should Auburn Overpay Its Employees?

OPINION — In 2021, the city of Auburn's average wage was $64,713, with 560 employees. For comparison, the city of Huntsville's average wage was $50,048, with 2,567 employees, and the city of Montgomery's average wage was $44,403, with 2,247 employees. Does the city of...

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OPINION —  As beautiful as Lee County is, why does the county not have ordinances in place to not allow personal property or private property to become an eyesore with the collection of inoperable vehicles, scrap metal or garbage collection and/or other debris to...

Proposed Law Puts Your Vision at Risk

CONTRIBUTED BY E.M. BRENDAN WYATT, MS, MD. OPINION — When Alabamians need surgery, especially on something as complex and important as their eyes, they should be able to trust that the medical professional providing their care is knowledgeable and highly trained. Yet,...

Local Government Transparency Under Attack

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION OPINION — Public notices serve a crucial function in keeping residents and taxpayers informed about the activities of governments. These government notices let citizens know about impending actions that can affect their lives,...

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OPINION — The news therapist will see you now …. Given my background in journalism, it may seem blasphemous for me, of all people, to advise folks...

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OPINION —  On Nov. 8, the citizens of Alabama will have the opportunity to ratify a new Constitution for Alabama — the Alabama Constitution of...

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OPINION — Do Alabama Republicans Understand the Stakes? As primary voters head back to the polls on Tuesday to determine various runoff winners,...

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