by The Observer Staff | May 2, 2024 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — OHS PHYSICAL EXAMSOpelika High will conduct physical exams for student-athletes planning on playing sports for the 2024-25 school year on May 8 at the Indoor Practice Facility. Physicals for spring sports will be held at 3 p.m, for fall...
by The Observer Staff | May 2, 2024 | Education
Collaboration will provide a seamless transition for students majoring in education CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) and Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
by The Observer Staff | May 2, 2024 | Education
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Michael Williams Jr., instructor of theatre and American government at Southern Union State Community College, is one of 24 instructors from across the U.S. chosen to participate in the Civic Engagement and Voting Rights...
by The Observer Staff | May 2, 2024 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER The Opelika Public Library will host an evening with “Pete the Cat” creator James Dean on Tuesday, May 14. This event, which will include an Author Talk and book signing, is recommended for all ages. Doors will open at 5 p.m.,...
by The Observer Staff | May 2, 2024 | Column, Stacey Wallace
OPINION — Back when I was growing up in Alexander City (“Eleck” City to the locals), there was no special, elegant restaurant at which to dine. We mainly had fast food establishments, and my friends and I frequented Hardee’s, Pizza Hut and Sonic.In fact, I am ashamed...
