AMERICUS, GEORGIA — Simone Gillispie, a resident of Salem, made the Summer 2026 Dean’s List at Georgia Southwestern State University and was among...
Education Briefs | Week of Oct. 5, 2026
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Autumn Acres Family Fest brings fall traditions to Family Roots
Free Oct. 10 event will feature family activities, local vendors, fall treats and more across the nursery’s 26-acre property BY MICHELLE KEY...
Fall nature walk: Wood Duck Nature Preserve of Opelika
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Everyone is invited to join this casual walk hosted by Friends of the Preserve on Oct. 3. The walk...
Fallen Stars of East Alabama
Publisher’s Note: This article, originally published in Tap Roots by the Genealogical Society of East Alabama, is being presented as a four-part...
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...