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Letter to the community — Sharing survey with teens is essential

Dear Community Members,I want to extend my sincere gratitude to each of you who attended our recent meeting to discuss the critical issues of teen crime and gun violence in our community. Your presence and active participation demonstrated a shared commitment to...
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Letter to the editor | Keeping the heart of Opelika intact

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The Observer is committed to remaining neutral in its political coverage and does not endorse any candidate for public office. Letters to the editor which promote a candidate will be limited to one per week, as space is available, on a first come,...
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A tribute to veterans of Vietnam this Memorial Day

BY DAVID BELL OPINION — The annual observance of Memorial Day is a somber occasion to remember and honor, with gratitude, the men and women of the armed forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Since the American Revolution, the United States...
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Letter to the Community: Thanks for memorable events

I just want to mention to you how proud I am for our beautiful city of Opelika. We have had recently a really spectacular Christmas parade, a delightful Snopelika, the tree lighting in Courthouse Square, Christmas in a Railroad Town, Collinwood Luminaries, concerts,...
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Jan 12, 2024

OPINION — Delighted to read [Observer 12/28/23 p.B6] about AU Graduation at ALDoC’s Staton facility which included APAEP (Alabama Prison Arts +...

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Rightside Way

Dec 13, 2023

Good Sports OPINION — Sports has always brought out a fevered pitch reaction from fans. Sporting events create great memories, great lessons and can...

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Obituaries – Oct. 26, 2023

Obituaries – Oct. 26, 2023

Oct 25, 2023

WILLIAM BRUCE LEE William Bruce Lee, of Opelika, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Bruce was preceded in death by his...

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