Opinions Articles

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...

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 — Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise, and starting last week, rapid, no-cost...

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,...

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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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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