Before I get started, let me say that my Mama, a long-time employee of the Department of Agriculture, taught me that to be a good American I had to...
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11-7 Obituaries
Anne Elizabeth Goslin Anne Goslin peacefully passed on Oct. 25 at University of Washington Medical Center after a long fight with Pulmonary Fibrous...
Observer introduces new staff member
Staff Reports The “Opelika Observer” is pleased to welcome an addition to its staff. Rebekah Martin, from Montgomery is joining the “Observer” as...

Justice center renovations to provide much needed additional space
By Daniel Chesser Opelika Observer The new additions to the Lee County Justice Center are starting to take form on Gateway Drive in Opelika....
Lord, save us from ourselves
After an interesting period of debate last week, the Alabama House of Representatives approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow...
1-10-14 Legals
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: The Estate of Carl Busby Maness, Deceased Case No.: 2013-B-235 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of...
Suicide prevention awareness month
I had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I spent time with great friends, ate great food, and Auburn won its season opener against Washington State. It...
Twist and turns of newspaper life in a nutshell
If you keep on reading then some of this column might makes sense. A reader writes: A while back I got a survey that asked me if I was a liberal or...
Following the ‘field herpers’
Field herpetology is not an exact science, even when practiced by actual scientists (just ask Bob Mount). Its truest practitioners showcase a faith...