Opinions Articles

Letter to the Editor

OPINION — Delighted to read [Observer 12/28/23 p.B6] about AU Graduation at ALDoC’s Staton facility which included APAEP (Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project) students I taught years ago. Blessed to have many students from tutoring, high school, thousands of...

Freeze makes good on recruiting promise

BY DANIEL LOCKE | CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — During Hugh Freeze's introductory press conference as Auburn's head coach on Nov. 29, 2022, he emphasized how much of a priority recruiting would be. Through his first year on the job, he has kept his word. The...

Four takeaways from Auburn’s loss in the Music City Bowl

BY DANIEL LOCKE | CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPINION — The Auburn Tigers (6-7) looked lost as they suffered a 31-13 defeat against the Maryland Terrapins (8-5).Maryland got off to a quick 21-0 lead, but an 80-yard drive from Auburn that ended with a touchdown pass...

Rightside Way

Good Sports OPINION — Sports has always brought out a fevered pitch reaction from fans. Sporting events create great memories, great lessons and can serve as a great unifier. Sports can also rally beleaguered people out of their despair and malaise. Sports is about...
Inflation is Everywhere

Inflation is Everywhere

CONTRIBUTED BY SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE OPINION — You don’t have to look far to see that inflation is impacting everything, everywhere. Costs of gas,...

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Letter to the Editor

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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Letter to the Editor

OPINION – To the Alabama Democratic Party voters, The Birmingham News headlines read for today. Sunday, May 14, 2022, “meet your candidates”, as the...

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