Opinions Articles

Statement from Hughston Homes on destruction of eagle’s nest

BY HUGHSTON HOMES - TO THE OBSERVER STATEMENT“Hughston Homes continues to be fully cooperative with both the City of Auburn and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to address confusion around the permitted removal of an unoccupied eagles’ nest within a...

Auburn Beats Bama again: Food drive a big success

Because of compassion and generosity, something remarkable was achieved in the past few weeks: 908,928 pounds of food collected in the Auburn-Opelika community during the 2024 Beat Bama Food Drive.When combined with collections from Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Drive...

Here’s what seniors need to know about changes to Medicare Part D

BY KENNETH THORPE OPINION — Congress recently made a number of changes to Medicare's "Part D" prescription drug benefit. The changes were part of President Biden's signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislation was intended to make it easier for...

Reader asks if coach will accept ‘no ill will’ claims from players

Dear Editor,During the 2001 Little League World Series, Danny Almonte tossed a perfect game, fanned 62 of the 72 batters he faced, allowed only three hits in three starts and only gave up one run — it was unearned. His team was celebrated, and Mayor Rudy Guiliani...
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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A Fight Worth Fighting 

A Fight Worth Fighting 

OPINION  — A few months ago, I saw on the news where a biological male MMA fighter began identifying as a woman and started fighting...

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Apocalypse Averted

Apocalypse Averted

OPINION — Do the climate doomsayers ever get it right? It seems there is yet another apocalypse ever on the horizon. I was reminded recently that...

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Letter to the Editor: Should Auburn Overpay Its Employees?

Letter to the Editor:

OPINION —  As beautiful as Lee County is, why does the county not have ordinances in place to not allow personal property or private property...

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