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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...

A Small Advice Column

We’ll begin by congratulating council members Jones and Gray on their recent electoral victories in the city’s municipal elections. All of Opelika’s...

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Your ‘Community’ Newspaper

We’d like to take this opportunity to once again welcome the widely-respected Bob Sanders to our family of columnists here at the Opelika Observer....

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July 6 Letter to the Editor

In response to Cliff McCollum’s opinions, “Love thy neighbor? What’s his party affiliation?”, I feel compelled to inject some observations on some...

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What loyalty means to us

Loyalty: you don’t see much of it any more. Loyalty is a faithfulness to commitments or obligations. Loyalty is faithful adherence to a cause, a...

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Pardon our progress

Some of you may have noticed this week’s issue of your beloved Opelika Observer seems to look a bit different. You aren’t crazy; things really are...

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