Staff Reports Lifelong area resident Woody Ross has joined the marketing staff of the Opelika Observer.The well-known former radio...
Ross joins Observer sales staff
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Opinions Articles
Open letter to the fans of the Opelika Chiefs
I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the coaches, players and staff of the Opelika Chiefs semi-pro football team to say a heartfelt...
Our view: Practice work zone safety
Do you slow down when driving in areas where people are working as the roads signs ask you? Many drivers don’t, to their regret. It might come as a...
Our view: Socialistic republic of Alabama?
We don’t often editorialize about matters outside Opelika and Lee County, but every man, woman and child in Alabama needs to be aware of this. A...
Our view: Career expo represents invaluable experience for students
The Observer participated in the first annual Career Expo held by the East Alabama Workforce Investment Network at Auburn University on Tuesday....
Letter to the editor: Governor addresses grandparents’ rights
Editor’s note: Martha Leonard, whose son, Kelly Leonard is incarcerated in Elmore County, has been in an ongoing discussion with legislators about...
Our view: Don’t forget to vote
Our government was set up to be a government of the people, by the people and for the people. It was founded on the ideas of personal liberty and...
Do you have a little time?
By Norma J. Kirkpatrick Guest Columnist We spend time, use time, lose time, run out of time, ask for time, set a time, share time and change time....
Your view: Vote no on Amendment 2 Nov. 4
Dear editor, Alabama’s only savings account, better known as the Alabama Trust Fund, is in danger of being raided. The monies in the Trust Fund are...