Education Articles

Local Student Receives National Honor

CONTRIBUTED BY NSHSS OPELIKA — The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced student Christopher L Floyd, from Opelika, Alabama, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have...

Opelika Previews New School

The new Fox Run  sixth grade school is set to open next month. With the building completed, the school system recently offered tours of the school to city officials and local media. The school is located at 1100 Fox Run Parkway in Opelika. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY BECKY...

‘Keep Pushing and Keep Going’

Dadeville Shooting Survivor Focusing on the Future --------- BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Life is a series of small steps, and Keaijah “Ciyah” Robinson is determined to keep putting one foot in front of the other. The 16-year-old has...

Lee County Literacy Coalition Receives $20,000 Grant

CONTRIBUTED BY  LCLC LEE COUNTY — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) a $20,000 grant to support adult and family literacy. This local grant is a part of the foundation’s largest, one-day literacy donation...
Life Changers!

Life Changers!

At the Auburn versus Oklahoma game Saturday, Max Credit Union presented two women with its Life Changer awards. One of the recipients (pictured in...

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