Marvin Dalton Henderson Mr. Marvin Dalton Henderson of Opelika, Alabama passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Spoffard and Nila A. Henderson and his loving wife, Rita Wilkes Henderson....

By Greg Markey For the Opelika Observer Many reasons are given for the lack of civility in society, which impedes compromise between Red (conservative) and Blue (liberal) people. This has led to “tribalization;” people with similar traits, backgrounds, and opinions...

By Bradley Robertson When I set out to choose our festivities for the 4th of July, the usual came to mind. We could go to the lake, perhaps a cookout or maybe meet our family at the beach. However, this year I yearned for something different, something totally all...

By Greg Markley For the Opelika Observer Thomas Jefferson said, “I cannot live without books.” But most students today trade in their books for cash as soon as the semester ends. Students at public schools like Auburn University and Southern Union often need the money...