Special to the Opelika Observer The six members of the Lee County Commission are jointly submitting this column to area newspapers to address...
Commissioners speak out on humane society funding
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Opinions Articles
Our view: Put your money where your mouth is
We hear all the time, “Oh, we just LOVE the ‘Opelika Observer.’” You love the great stories and photos that fill our pages. You love that we...
Our view: Mental health deserves our greatest attention
Unfortunately, mental health is an issue not often discussed by many. That’s a shame because an estimated one out of every four American adults...
Our view: High school’s “The Fantasticks” lives up to its name
Normally, within the realm of student theatre (especially high school student theatre), audiences are forced to put up with tepid, watered-down...
Our View: Local daily should (gasp) cover local, daily news
Editors’ note: For a time now, we’ve given the local daily paper a break from being discussed in our pages. We wanted to give the new staffers a...
Our view: Board needs new blood
During this week’s Lee County Commission meeting, the subject of appointments to one of the commission-appointed citizen boards was on the agenda....
Deadhead annuals and perennials for extended summer color, beauty
By Suzanne Montgomery Opelika Observer It was a hot July! Most of us feel a bit wilted after being outside in the summer heat. Some of us...
What do you see?
By Kathryn James Guest editorialist As a psychotherapist, I am accustomed to uncomfortable sessions with clients. However, this past week...
Why we love (and will miss) Hilary Telson
It isn’t just that she was the driving force in putting together and getting out 209 issues of this newspaper - although she did. It wasn’t just the...