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Letter to the editor | Keeping the heart of Opelika intact

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The Observer is committed to remaining neutral in its political coverage and does not endorse any candidate for public office. Letters to the editor which promote a candidate will be limited to one per week, as space is available, on a first come,...
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A tribute to veterans of Vietnam this Memorial Day

BY DAVID BELL OPINION — The annual observance of Memorial Day is a somber occasion to remember and honor, with gratitude, the men and women of the armed forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Since the American Revolution, the United States...
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Letter to the Community: Thanks for memorable events

I just want to mention to you how proud I am for our beautiful city of Opelika. We have had recently a really spectacular Christmas parade, a delightful Snopelika, the tree lighting in Courthouse Square, Christmas in a Railroad Town, Collinwood Luminaries, concerts,...
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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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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Sep 20, 2024

Low wage work not just bad for employees — it hurts customers, too OPINION — When companies cut corners on wages and safety, executives cash in...

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Letter to the Editor “It just don’t seem like the American way”

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 “It just don’t seem like the American way”

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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