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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 their home to developers. I volunteer Sunday mornings at the Auburn University Raptor Center, so seeing these birds...
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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 local government who is committed to improving and fostering constituent communications. In essence, constituent engagement...
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Letter to the Editor “It just don’t seem like the American way”

OPINION —I have some comments about the people being evicted from the hotel.Don’t the city or the fire department have to inspect the businesses on a regular basis? Because I know these problems with this hotel did not happen overnight and I can’t understand why they...
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Letter to the Editor

Low wage work not just bad for employees — it hurts customers, too OPINION — When companies cut corners on wages and safety, executives cash in while putting workers and customers at risk. I saw it first hand at Dollar General.I’ve always felt that working in...
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Jan 12, 2024

OPINION — Delighted to read [Observer 12/28/23 p.B6] about AU Graduation at ALDoC’s Staton facility which included APAEP (Alabama Prison Arts +...

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Rightside Way

Dec 13, 2023

Good Sports OPINION — Sports has always brought out a fevered pitch reaction from fans. Sporting events create great memories, great lessons and can...

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Obituaries – Oct. 26, 2023

Obituaries – Oct. 26, 2023

Oct 25, 2023

WILLIAM BRUCE LEE William Bruce Lee, of Opelika, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Bruce was preceded in death by his...

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