Opinions Articles

An Opelika Friday Night

BY JOHN ATKINSON OPINION — PHOTO BY ED SIKORA I went to a county carnival tonight. Cotton candy. Pretzels. Bratwurst. Pork rinds. Barbecue. Loaded fries. Tacos. Heartburn. I saw hospital employees. Security. ER. Education. Registration. EMS. Service Excellence....

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 keeping thousands of offenders in jail or prison. I generally agreed with the sentence imposed, but there were others that...

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 the businesses along East Alabama play in supporting our state and national economy. From manufacturing and health care...

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 leaders and business leaders like myself who want to see our communities grow and economies thrive. Given the huge...

Dear Editor: Recess Is Important

I’m writing to you on behalf of my son, his peers and the teachers in Opelika City Schools. I see harm and neglect happening in our community. Our...

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Letter to the Editor: Mike Rogers Wants to Draft Your Daughter

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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