Education Articles

A lasting legacy: Gary Fuller honored at Southern Union

BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College held a dedication ceremony on Jan. 26, naming the Gary Fuller Business and Technology Center in honor of longtime Opelika leader and businessman Gary Fuller.A native of Dadeville,...

Beauregard High School presents “The Outsiders”

CONTRIBUTED BY BHS THEATRE DEPT. BEAUREGARD — Beauregard High School Theatre Department will open its 2025–26 production season with performances of “The Outsiders,” beginning Friday, Jan. 30, and running through Sunday, Feb. 1, in the school’s V.E.S.P.A....

Opelika School Board honors teachers of the year, football team

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At the Jan. 27 Opelika School Board meeting, the board recognized the Opelika High School Varsity Football Team for finishing the 2025 season as the 7A state runner-up, as well as the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year.“The members of...

SUSCC Foundation Taking Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Community Partner Award

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards: the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Community Partner Award. These awards honor individuals and businesses that...