by The Observer Staff | Jun 14, 2023 | Community, Sports
The Opelika Sportsplex hosted the USA Pickleball Atlantic South Diamond Regional June 6 through 11. Seven-hundred-and-forty players registered for the...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 14, 2023 | Community
Auburn Rotary Club this week hosted Dr. Anthony Abbate from the Auburn University Bee Lab. He shared interesting research and statistics on bees. “If you did not love bees before today’s presentation, you either love them now, or perhaps have a greater...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 14, 2023 | Column, Opinions
OPINION — As a longtime teacher, coach, school administrator and sports fanatic, there was always something incredibly special, authentic and pure about youth, high school and collegiate sports. The positive influence that sports participation has on young...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 14, 2023 | Community, Schools
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — Teachers in the Lee County Schools system can expect a pay raise starting as early as July 1, thanks to a vote of approval by the Board of Education at its June 13 meeting. The Alabama State Department...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 14, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER BY SIDNEY HANCOCK / AUBURN PUBLIC AUBURN — Auburn University’s Warrior Research Center (WRC) has joined forces with the Auburn Police Department to redefine officer wellness — with the WRC focusing on the physical aspects of a police...