Opinions Articles

Apocalypse Averted

OPINION — Do the climate doomsayers ever get it right? It seems there is yet another apocalypse ever on the horizon. I was reminded recently that the perpetual oracle of doom Greta Thunberg had made the bold and ill-informed statement exactly five years ago that “A...

Letter to the Editor: Consider the Humane Society

LEE COUNTY —  Dear Friend of LCHS, If you’ve ever been given a second chance, then you know how much it can mean and how it can even turn your life around. At Lee County Humane Society, we have a shelter full of animals waiting for their second chance. We are...

The Ruination of Collegiate Athletics

OPINION  — As a longtime teacher, coach, school administrator and sports fanatic, there was always something incredibly special, authentic and pure about youth, high school and collegiate sports. The positive influence that sports participation has on young...

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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Irecently saw someone post on social media that we needed some kind of theatre opportunity in Opelika, and I was pretty surprised that the poster...

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The Lee County Education Retirees Association Advocacy Network would like to thank the Lee County Legislative Delegation and the Alabama Legislators...

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Letter to the Editor and OCS

OCS Board Members, I hope all is well with you. I have a question regarding the new appointment of Dr. Farrell Seymore. In late January, Dr....

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Every election for every public office is important in a democracy. In the upcoming election, the election for secretary of state throughout the...

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Since Opelika Main Street’s founding in 1987, downtown Opelika has grown from a sleepy business district that had seen better days into a bustling...

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