Opinions Articles

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 activities of governments. These government notices let citizens know about impending actions that can affect their lives,...

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 sales tax from groceries, but they always find excuse after excuse that prevents them from actually doing it. The...

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 been bothering me for some time. As a resident of Lee County, I’ve noticed that the commission’s lack of response on...

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 that many of you have heard about the drug fentanyl in the news these last few years — the powerful opioid similar to...
Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall Addresses Growing Concern Over Vaccination Mandates

Biden’s Vaccine Edict

CONTRIBUTED BY SEC. OF STATE —  JOHN MERRILL It is obvious that someone in the White House needs to remind Joseph R. Biden that he is the President...

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Letters to the Editor

I will never forget, the day I thought the world was ending. The day I was up getting ready for work when the news broke and said a plane had hit...

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Letters to the Editor

A friend has a loved one incarcerated at the Lee County Detention Center. She does not drive anymore, so I told her that I would set up a visitation...

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