by The Observer Staff | Aug 1, 2024 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Community
APL offers reading program for parents of preschoolers BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library’s “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program helps keep parents of preschoolers stay on track with regular reading.Parents can use the...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 1, 2024 | Education
CONTRIBUTED BY AU NEWS OPELIKA — Hayley Ponds, a rising senior at Opelika High School, was one of 25 high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. The two-day, one-night immersive experience took place...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 1, 2024 | Featured, Sports
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — While Reita Clanton didn’t have the opportunity to participate in organized sports growing up in Opelika, and never heard of team handball until she was 22 years old, she was part of the 1984 USA Women’s Olympic Handball Team....
by The Observer Staff | Aug 1, 2024 | Featured, Sports
BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — This summer the inaugural USA Team Handball Wheelchair National Team was formed in Auburn and will compete in the third International Handball Federation (IHF) Wheelchair Handball World Championship in Cairo, Egypt, Sept....
by The Observer Staff | Aug 1, 2024 | Community, Featured, Uncategorized
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Auburn Mayor Ron Anders demonstrated his good nature by being the target of a community roast event on July 27 to benefit Greater Peace’s Community Development Corporation.Roasting Anders at the event, held at Greater Peace...
