by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards: the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Community Partner Award. These awards honor individuals and businesses that...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Education
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order No. 742, expanding school choice in the state of Alabama even further by participating in the newly-created Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, also known as the Federal...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Education
BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County Superintendent Mike Howard’s contract was extended through June 2030 during the Board of Education’s Jan. 13 meeting. Howard said the extension adds about a year and a half to his previous contract and was...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Education
BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn School Board Members were honored with gifts from principals and employees, at the Jan. 13 School Board Meeting, as well as a banner prepared by Auburn Junior High School. Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring also shared her...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 20, 2026 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — Friends are one of God’s greatest blessings, and I have been truly blessed to have Amelia and Leigh Ann as my friends for the longest time. As I’ve mentioned before in this column, I’ve been friends with Amelia since kindergarten and with Leigh Ann...
