BY JOHN ATKINSON OPINION — PHOTO BY ED SIKORA I went to a county carnival tonight. Cotton candy. Pretzels. Bratwurst. Pork rinds. Barbecue. Loaded...
An Opelika Friday Night
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Letter to the Editor: Redemption Earned
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — Dear Editor, As a judge for 30 years, I sentenced those convicted and reviewed cases on appeal — putting or...
Sen. Katie Britt Is Helping Advance Smart Clean Energy Policy
CONTRIBUTED BY STATE REP. DEBBIE WOOD OPINION — As one of the state representatives for Chambers and Lee counties, I understand the important role...
In the “Game” of Economic Development, We Must Prioritize Industrial Site Development in Order to Win
CONTRIBUTED BYJIMMY RANE OPINION — Economic development, job creation and business recruitment are a top priority for elected officials, community...
Alabama Needs a Skilled Fiber Optic Workforce
Alabama Community College System Now Offers Rapid, No-Cost Training to Meet Rising Demand CONTRIBUTED BYSKILLS FOR SUCCESS MONTGOMERY —...
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...
The Perfect Opportunity to Repeal the Grocery Tax is Before Us; We Must Take Action Now
CONTRIBUTED BY LT. GOV. WILL ANSWORTH OPINION — For all of my adult life, politicians in Montgomery have talked about the need to remove the state...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Commission Woes
OPINION — Dear Lee County Commission, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. However, I am writing to you with a concern that has...
It’s Time to Put Fentanyl Dealers Behind Bars
Fentanyl is often added to other drugs without the user's knowledge, leading to overdoses. CONTRIBUTEDTO THE OBSERVER OPINION — I’m certain...