The National Centers for Environmental Information, a division of NOAA, reported that in 2017 the U.S. experienced 16 weather and climate disasters, i.e., drought, flood, freeze, severe storms, hurricanes, wildfires, with losses exceeding $1 billion each. Tragically,...

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 or charitable organization? Do you provide assistance to anyone who can say yes to all 3 questions? If you have an IRA...

Dear Editor, Surely most of us would agree the level of disagreement in our federal government should be reduced and the level of constructive action should be increased. We can help by electing more dedicated and proven public officials to serve us in the U.S....

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 Congress to step up and protect the healthcare of our children? Federal funding for Children's Health Insurance Program...