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Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the welcome

This story needs to be told.  It doesn't include a near miracle, a surprising twist, nor a set of special challenges overcome.  It's a simple story of a newcomer's welcome, of starting friendships and of appreciation for a characteristic of Opelika's...

Dear Editor,

September is Suicide Prevention Month and was created so we can be there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's theme for the month is to #KeepGoing, by taking simple actions to safeguard our mental health...

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am writing to correct a gross error on my part that appeared in your news story that appeared in Vol 12, No. 50 of the Opelika Observer, Ms. Hannah Lester’s article on “Celebrating Auburn’s MIA - Max Morris.”  For years I had...

Letter to the Editor

My name is Robert Lofton and I am running for the Ward 3 City Council seat presently held by Dozier SmithT. I am a retired veterinarian and I practiced veterinary medicine for more than 40 years. Ownership of my veterinary hospital gave me  experience in the...