Education Articles

Education briefs | Week of July 26, 2026

LIVINGSTON, ALABAMA — The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 1,200 outstanding undergraduate students receiving academic honors for the Spring 2026 academic semester.Dean’s ListBailey Brumbeloe of Auburn, majoring in Special EducationMason Hiller of...

Lee County school board to consider 2% employee raise

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education plans to hold a special meeting to consider an employee pay increase on Thursday, July 23, at 9 a.m. at the Central Office, located at 2410 Society Hill...

Education Briefs | July 21, 2026

TROY, ALABAMA — Troy University is pleased to recognize students who have completed Sessions 9 and Transfer Session 2 of IMPACT Orientation and enrolled in classes for the Fall 2026 semester.Derrick Haughton Jr of Smiths StationOmaya Hill of Auburn Kamyra Jackson of...

Auburn School Board approves bid results, construction of schools

BY AMANDA MACHAMERFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn School Board approved multiple construction and bid results for Plains High School and Plains Junior High School at its July 14 meeting. The schools are slated to be complete in fall 2028.The board approved the...