by The Observer Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Education
TUSCALOOSA — Olivia Seale Esposito of Auburn and Ryan Johnston of Opelika were among 40 University of Alabama student singers who traveled to perform in Berlin, Heidelberg and Leipzig, Germany. TROY — Troy University announced students who have been named to the...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Education
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The controversy at South Smiths Station Elementary School intensified during the April 15 Lee County Board of Education meeting, where teachers and community members criticized Superintendent Mike Howard for his handling...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Education
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County Schools Superintendent Mike Howard said he plans to recommend interim Teresa Phillips as principal of the county’s Pre-K program at the Board of Education’s next meeting on May 13.“She chose to join me and...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS VARSITY TENNISOpelika High’s lady netters had an impressive season, finishing third in the Sectionals with a 15-5 record. The boys placed fourth in the Sectionals, ending with a 10-8 record. Senior players like Joanne Smith T, Addison...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Events
Performance set for April 29 at AUMC CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Auburn Community Orchestra (ACO) invites the public to a stirring evening of classical music during its spring concert, “Nationalism In Music,” on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m.This...
