by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Education
By Kadie TaylorTHE OBSERVER Opelika — At the Auburn City Schools Feb. 3 Board Meeting, the board recognized an Apple Distinguished Educator, Board Certified Teachers and a state champion athlete.Auburn City Schools Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring congratulated...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Education
Superintendent says district spends more per pupil at Loachapoka than any other school BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The mother of a Loachapoka student raised concerns about school facilities during the Feb. 10 meeting of the Lee County Board of...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION —If you are reading this column, I hope that you had a very Happy Valentine’s Day.My sweet husband Mike, my Forever Valentine, sent me a dozen beautiful, long-stemmed red roses. He always does this because it makes me happy, and I feel so...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — The Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center in downtown Auburn will host a chef-driven fundraiser, Children’s Table 2026, on Tuesday, March 3, from 6-8 p.m., benefiting Children’s Hospital of Alabama.The...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2026 | Column, Sean Dietrich
OPINION —I used to volunteer at an animal shelter. I loved it.My favorite place in the shelter was called the “Introduction Room.” This was the room where people went to meet the dogs that were up for adoption.The room was supposed to be inviting, sort of like a...
