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O’Grows letter to the community: We’re grateful

When a friend calls to me from the roadAnd slows his horse to a meaning walk,I don’t stand still and look aroundOn all the hills I haven’t hoed,And shout from where I am, What is it?No, not as there is a time to talk.I thrust my hoe in the mellow ground,Blade-end up...
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Statement from Hughston Homes on destruction of eagle’s nest

BY HUGHSTON HOMES - TO THE OBSERVER STATEMENT“Hughston Homes continues to be fully cooperative with both the City of Auburn and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to address confusion around the permitted removal of an unoccupied eagles’ nest within a...
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Auburn Beats Bama again: Food drive a big success

Because of compassion and generosity, something remarkable was achieved in the past few weeks: 908,928 pounds of food collected in the Auburn-Opelika community during the 2024 Beat Bama Food Drive.When combined with collections from Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive...
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Here’s what seniors need to know about changes to Medicare Part D

BY KENNETH THORPE OPINION — Congress recently made a number of changes to Medicare's "Part D" prescription drug benefit. The changes were part of President Biden's signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation was intended to make it easier for...
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Sep 12, 2024

Sept. 11 and Donald Trump OPINION — One year after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, author and editor Hugh...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Sep 12, 2024

Dear Editor, I am writing to call upon the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigations, the Opelika Police Department and the...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the editor

Jul 18, 2024

“That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.”Ponder it.What a beautiful promise that is! That a grand story is taking place all...

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Time to stop the insanity

Time to stop the insanity

Jul 11, 2024

OPINION — "Free Markets" would solve this quagmire regarding "legal" medical Cannabis. The Alabama Legislature had an opportunity in the 2024...

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Letter to the Editor

Letter to editor

Jul 4, 2024

Reader urges: Vote for democracy July 4th, 1776: Some say that is the greatest day in American history. I might not necessarily agree, but I think...

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Op-ed | June 27, 2024

Op-ed | June 27, 2024

Jun 27, 2024

The miracle of Alabama’s Helen Keller BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — The anniversary of Helen Keller’s birthday is June 27. Born in Tuscumbia, Keller...

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Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Op-Ed | June 20, 2024

Jun 20, 2024

Albert Patterson: A Man for All Seasons BY JAMES PATTERSON OPINION — Seventy years ago, Phenix City lawyer and Democratic candidate for Attorney...

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Letter to the Editor

Guest column

Jun 14, 2024

The most popular veterans benefits do not expire BY PAUL R. LAWRENCE OPINION — While some people may think that the veterans benefits they have...

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