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Letter to the Editor

Here are some solid reasons for re-electing U.S. Senator Doug Jones on Tuesday, November 3. For 2019, Govtrack.us reported “Jones cosponsored 324 bills and resolutions introduced by other Members of Congress. Co-sponsorship shows a willingness to work with...

Letter to the Editor

The Libertarian Party of Lee County wants to invite the citizens of Lee County to its first annual convention to help celebrate the Chapter’s first year since its creation in 2019.  The event will be held on the Oct. 24 at Red Clay Brewery starting at 2 p.m. to 8:30...

Letter to the Editor

I would like to congratulate Todd Rauch for winning the Ward 5 seat on the Opelika City Council and his wife, Ali, for the dedication she demonstrated during the campaign. I wish Todd nothing but the best as he begins to serve the citizens of Ward 5 and all of...

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...

Spelling bee season

Spell, Spell, Spell...the season of musical tintinnabulation of spelling words peaked again this week in Washington D.C. at the 86th National...

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Observer blows its own horn

It’s sometimes okay, even necessary to blow your own horn. Growing up in a fairly genteel Southern home (I guess that means “poor but proud”), you...

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Know your heroes

You know what a hero looks like? Look for Bennie Adkins. He’s one of them, certified by the President of the United States. That luminary awarded...

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In Memory of Dick Moreman

We’re doing something a little different this week. We want to observe the passing of an Opelika leader. Everybody didn’t love Dick Moreman. Some...

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