Publisher’s Note: This article, originally published in Tap Roots by the Genealogical Society of East Alabama, is being presented as a four-part...
Fallen Stars of East Alabama
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Education Articles
Stephenson named arts facility manager
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Envision Opelika Foundation has welcomed Myra Stephenson as arts facility manager for the Barbara Patton...
Reveling in Revel’s success
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Aug. 22, Opelika High School Theatre Director Revel Gholston was presented with the 2026 Hall of Fame Award...
Auburn sets new marks for enrollment, student success
Record enrollment and graduation rates combine with strong professional and career outcomes CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — More students...
Academic Freedom rally
Lee County superintendent resigns at end of year
BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County Superintendent of Education Mike Howard stated he will resign, effective Dec. 31. He did...
Lee County approves $160 million budget, keeps conservative reserve targets
BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education approved a $160 million budget Sept. 8 for the fiscal year that...
Lunch Break Lecture: ‘Talking to Ghosts’
Joshua Dairen will speak Sept. 23 at noon at the Lunch Break Lecture Series for the Museum of East Alabama. His lecture will be: “Talking to Ghosts:...
SUSCC to host AI literacy and training class
CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College will offer artificial intelligence awareness and literacy training on Sept....