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September 04, 2008
Editorial: Negative campaigning rubs voters the wrong way
The Republican National Convention is on the brink of wrapping up – kicking off the stretch run of 2008 campaigns, not just for the presidency, but also for various elected offices on state, national and municipal levels across the nation.
September 02, 2008
EAMC ahead of the curve in preparing for disaster
Proactive always defeats reactive, and it was the proactive steps taken last Thursday by managers at East Alabama Medical Center that earns major thumbs-up.
August 29, 2008
Time for football fans to live up to reputation
Auburn’s been regarded as a college football Shangri-la. An oasis of passion, pride and hospitality nestled betwixt Southern pines and plains.
August 28, 2008
Few surprises in Opelika municipal election
Tuesday night’s Opelika election results revealed no major surprises. Incumbents are often the favorites heading into an election as people are sometimes hesitant for change unless a major overhaul is clearly obvious.
August 27, 2008
‘Don’t drink and drive’ isn’t that confusing, is it?
For years, we’ve heard the same message: “Don’t drink and drive.” It’s alarming and discouraging, however, that so many of today’s drivers fail to heed that message.
August 25, 2008
Fuller deserves 4 more years
The last four years has seen two central themes in Opelika: industrial growth and privatization of public works. One is a sign of prosperity. The other is a sign of controversy.
Editorial: Cannon, Lazenby bring clout to city council
Opelika City Council Endorsements: Wards 3 and 5
August 21, 2008
Jones, Menefee best choices for Opelika Wards 1, 2
For 13 years, Patsy Jones has been a dissenting voice on the Opelika City Council, and with Harris leaving office, it’s important we have someone on the council that is willing to take a stand and ask questions. Jones’ presence on the council has always given it a good sense of checks and balances. When questions are to be raised on decisions affecting the citizens of Opelika, Jones historically does her best to make sure due process is followed.
August 19, 2008
Area high school bands deserve attention
Let’s show our local high school marching bands some love.
August 18, 2008
Editorial: Safe driving message should be no-brainer for today’s motorists
Speed limit signs and seat belt laws evidently aren’t enough to prevent motorists from driving too fast or not buckling up.
August 15, 2008
Bible Literacy course opens door to problems
Lee County Schools’ decision to allow Bible Literacy to be taught as an elective at Smiths Station High School may meet Constitutional standards, but it opens the door to a plethora of potential issues.
August 14, 2008
All demographics should be excited about election
It was reported this week that almost 15,000 more blacks in Alabama have registered to vote compared to figures from four years ago. It’s safe to say Barack Obama has had something to do with that.
August 12, 2008
Sky’s the limit for Auburn-Opelika Airport
Bill Hutto summed it perfectly. “It’s a good front door for the community,” the director of the Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport said in a story Monday.
August 11, 2008
More needs to be done to help those helping the challenged
Parents who raise children with developmental disabilities must overcome hardships and challenges that others simply never face. People enjoy normal lives, day after day, and don’t realize the difficulties others must endure. But what happens to the developmentally challenged (autistic, mentally retarded, physically handicapped, etc.) when their parents are too old to care for them?
August 08, 2008
Decrease in teen smoking a positive sign for state
Teen-agers are often put down for making what some perceive as the wrong decisions. But before folks get on the “those darn kids today” mantra, we must point out that teenagers in Alabama have apparently seen the light when it comes to smoking.
August 07, 2008
New tax at Celebrate Alabama worth forking over
Celebrate Alabama will cost consumers more than they originally thought.
August 05, 2008
Alabama’s judicial salaries raise red flags
Last month,we lamented poor ethical grades Help Abolish Legal Tyranny (HALT) gave Alabama’s judicial system. Whether or not poor ethics exists, the report — which ranked Alabama 38th in holding state judges accountable — at least showed there was a little oversight to prevent unethical situations.
August 04, 2008
Area fortunate to have national voice
The national spotlight may be on Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul in coming weeks as Democratic and Republican parties officially make their nominations for president, but East Alabama can stick its chest out just a little bit knowing it had a hand in the process.
August 01, 2008
Editorial: Tax-free weekend an opportunity you can’t pass up
If residents in Lee and Chambers counties haven’t purchased school supplies or school clothes for their children, this is the weekend to do it.
July 31, 2008
Editorial: Good, greasy Southern cooking made Alabama fat
Nobody enjoys being called fat. It’s an insult. But when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called Alabama fat earlier this month, it’s nothing more than the cold, hard truth.
July 30, 2008
Editorial: Changes on horizon for Opelika City Council
The theme for one presidential candidate may be change, but change also appears to be the order of the day for Opelika municipal elections Aug. 26.
July 29, 2008
Editorial: Four-day work weeks worth exploring for state
Some Alabama agencies are changing work schedules in an effort to cut costs.
July 28, 2008
Editorial: Big cities or not, all America remains terror threat
It’s a fact: 43 less U.S. cities will receive fewer grant dollars toward Homeland Security this year than last. Don’t fret. We must bear in mind that dwindling monetary resources and a weak economy doesn’t help. But money isn’t the only issue here. Strategy might be.
July 25, 2008
Carelessness could cost Alabama millions
Times are tough all over. When times get this bad, we start looking at every penny. That small fee that hit your account when you were late paying a utility bill used to be a nuisance.
July 21, 2008
Sales tax holiday weekend on horizon
Alabama’s third annual sales tax holiday weekend starts at midnight Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 3.
Rise in birth control packs at AU create tough choices
A story in Thursday’s Opelika-Auburn News revealed that the price of birth control packs at Auburn University’s pharmacy for students rose this summer from $10 to $50.
July 17, 2008
System fails Alabamians, helps DUI offenders
State courts are supposed to bring justice to DUI offenders. Violators should have the book thrown at them to the extent of the law, so there’s no reason the men and women who comprise
July 16, 2008
Byrne’s newest act helps bring credibility to diplomas
It’s time getting an education from a two-year post-secondary college in Alabama meant more than it does today. At least, that’s what Chancellor Bradley Byrne is willing to try to ensure.
July 10, 2008
Helms was no Adams or Jefferson
The funeral service for former North Carolina Sen. Jesse Helms is over, but the words of praise still ring in the ear.
July 09, 2008
Clean up the language in kids’ movies
Indiana Jones wears a cool Fedora hat. Indiana Jones often carries a whip. Indiana Jones finds lost artifacts and explores places we’d prefer to read about in National Geographic.
But why must Indiana Jones use foul language? The movie ... not necessarily the character.
