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...
A tribute to veterans of Vietnam this Memorial Day
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Reader asks if coach will accept ‘no ill will’ claims from players
Dear Editor,During the 2001 Little League World Series, Danny Almonte tossed a perfect game, fanned 62 of the 72 batters he faced, allowed only...
Reader disappointed, angry with developer for displacing eagles
Dear Editor,This morning it came to my attention that two locally adored Bald Eagles, nicknamed “Jim” and “Pam” by the community, will soon lose...
Letter to the editor | Oct. 31, 2024
Questions about voting machine testing go unanswered Dear Editor,Constituent engagement is a very necessary, vital and integral component of any...