Opinions Articles

Letter to the community | Abandoning animals at humane society after hours is unfair, illegal

This week, two dogs were abandoned at our shelter. They were found tied to a tree with their leashes, and the individual leaving them appeared to deliberately avoid being seen. Fortunately, our surveillance footage has been provided to the authorities to help identify...

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,...

Rejecting the PBM Reform Act:
Protecting Patients in Alabama

Sep 13, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BYBUTCH BROCK OPNION —As our nation grapples with the ongoing debates surrounding healthcare reform, our elected representatives must...

Alabama’s Grocery Tax Reduction:
A Penny Saved, a Better Future Paved

Sep 7, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA ARISE / BY AKIESHA ANDERSON OPNION —The first stop on the road to untaxing groceries in Alabama is straight ahead. Lawmakers...