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Reader says author Harper Lee deserves commemorative stamp

BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — Alabama’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Harper Lee, whose birthday is April 26, received many honors during her long life. Lee’s 1960 book “To Kill a Mockingbird,” set in Depression-era South Alabama, became a national bestseller and an...

Letter to the Editor: Remember the Vietnam veterans

OPINION — I would like to bring to your attention and to the attention of your readers that the upcoming April 30, 2024 marks the 49th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.It is important to remember the lives of those men and women who died for our country and...

Reader takes exception with Flowers column

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:I take issue with the recent column by Steve Flowers. His statement “these silly indictments are so transparently politically orchestrated” regarding the former president apparently thinks the former president did not break the law. Does he think...

Letter to the Editor: Courthouse grounds need attention

OPINION —It would be interesting to know who is or who is not in charge of the grounds at the Lee County Courthouse. This building is one if the most beautiful public buildings in the United States and every Lee County resident should be proud of it! But here it sits...

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The conflicting reports concerning the proposed National Commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, include:  Senator...

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I have just completed reading the book “Glimmer of Hope”, the account of the March For Our Lives which had an estimated 800,000 peaceful...

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The Family of the Late James Houston Spain, Jr., would like to express our sincere gratitude for the many acts of kindness displayed during our...

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Alabama’s healthcare organizations are pleading with the public to stay home and stay safe during the holidays to avoid an even worse COVID-19...

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Dear Editor, We would like to inform your readers about a special grant-funded program, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), at The University...

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I  wanted to provide a summary of the Cancer Event to Remember that the Opelika Observer graciously helped advertise for. This event was a virtual...

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