Special to the Opelika Observer Senate majority leader Del Marsh wants to control public education in Alabama.  Yep, the same guy who has shown us repeatedly that he is clueless about how schools really work, what their challenges are and how best to address...

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...