by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2021 | Schools
Contributed by Alabama School of Mathematics and Science The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) is now one of the only STEM-certified high schools in Alabama. ASMS has been preparing for Cognia STEM Certification since the fall of 2020, and...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2021 | Schools
By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.comPhoto submitted by Daniel Chesser. Last week, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) named Auburn High School track & field and cross country coach, Olivia Tofani, the 2020 High...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 5, 2021 | Schools
By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Opelika City School Board met for its regularly scheduled board meeting last Tuesday and discussed early-stage plans to build a new elementary school in the city. “We don’t really have a timeline yet, but it’s on the...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 4, 2021 | Events
Contributed by First Community Mortgage First Community Mortgage (FCM) has named Kyle Bugg as vice president in its Auburn branch. While most of his borrowers hail from East and Central Alabama, he can originate mortgages for consumers in the many...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 4, 2021 | Events
By Hannah Lesterhlester@opelikaobserver.com Circles Opelika is empowering residents in the city to look at their finances and make concrete changes to improve their financial situations. “Our goal is to get families to at least 200% of the federal poverty guideline,”...