Opinions Articles

Letter to the Editor: Traffic Woes

Opelika is a fast-growing community and its traffic volume has increased tremendously over the past decade. This is particularly true among U.S. Hwy. 431 both north and south of I-85. Along a one-mile segment north of I-85, six school campuses lie adjacent to this...

Letter To the Editor: Thank You

Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Opelika-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the...

The Rightside Way: For Our Kids

BY PHIL WILLIAMS OPINION — This past week was school choice week nationwide which brought a renewed focus on asserting that in America we value our children and as such we want what is best for them in every way, including the best in education. We want to know that...

Enlightenment Leads to Action in the Fight to End Human Trafficking

CONTRIBUTED BY MARK COLSON / ALABAMA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION  OPINION — Human trafficking is an ugly and despicable crime affecting millions of people across the world.  The Department of Homeland Security says human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud...

Letter to the Editor

As the longest reigning councilor for over 25 years, I have seen many improvements in Opelika and Ward 1 from economic development (jobs), safety,...

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Letter to the Editor

I  am Todd Rauch, and I am running for Opelika City Council – Ward 5. I answered the call to serve my Country in the U.S. Army as a Military Police...

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Letter to the Editor: Face Masks

Dear Editor: Regarding the face mask controversy, almost all willingly wear clothing in public, which enables protection from such as mosquitoes,...

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Let’s pray together

Dear Editor, I'd like to let you know that there is a relaunch of the "24/7 virtual prayer room" at prayleecounty.com, which was initially put...

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Editor:

Regarding the face mask controversy, almost all willingly wear clothing in public, which enables protection from such as mosquitoes, sunburn,...

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Letter to the Editor

What makes a good leader?  This is a question I find myself asking often.  Perhaps, it’s best not to define it just by words from a dictionary on...

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Letter to the Editor

We are pleased to support Mayor Gary Fuller in his re-election campaign. Opelika has thrived under his leadership, including becoming the first GIG...

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Everywhere they looked

By Bruce GreenTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christ in Opelika Wouldn't you love to know exactly what the apostles were saying that...

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Bobby Eugene Bearden

Bobby Eugene Bearden

Bobby Eugene Bearden of Opelika was born in Alpharetta, Georgia to the late Barney Eugene and Viola Cagle Bearden on July 17, 1942 and passed away...

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