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Letter to the editor

Reader responds to ‘hateful’ outsiders threatening to sue Auburn University over its minority scholarships Dear editor,The shameless legal firm from Texas, backed no doubt by their hypocritical AG, who has attempted to extort racist behavior from Auburn University and...

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...

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,...

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...
Aim Small, Miss Small

Aim Small, Miss Small

OPINION — I had a discussion with a pastor recently about the weight of culture being pressed down upon our kids. At every turn it seems that kids...

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Back-to-School Shopping? 

Back-to-School Shopping? 

Local Pediatrician Says Skip the Smartphone Section CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA — Screen time for children comes in many forms, and the collective...

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