On Saturday, June 12, Ashley Brown and Olivia Nichols presented a new marker as phase one of the Lee County Remembrance Project. The marker serves as a reminder of the historical lynchings of four black men: John Moss, George Hart, Charles Humphries and Samuel Harris....

By Abbey CrankFor the Opelika Observer Janataka Hughley-Holmes had a vision last year after the murder of George Floyd: a Juneteenth celebration as one community. This year, that vision continues. Friday, June 18, the Opelika Community will present the Juneteenth...

By Willie Spears Last week was John Carlos’s and Tommie Smith’s birthday. Carlos was born June 5, 1945, and Tommie Smith was born June 6, 1944. In the resurgence of social awareness in sports, Carlos and Smith could be considered two of the patriarchs.  During...

Prison Issue Unresolved By Steve Flowers There were two major issues not resolved during the just completed regular legislative  session. Gambling and prisons were left on the table and up in the air. It is foolish to not address a resolution to get some revenues...