Special to the Opelika Observer In the interest of the health and safety of its students, Southern Union State Community College will extend spring break for students through March 17.  Students are asked to refrain from returning to campus after spring break. Classes...

Special to the Opelika Observer Auburn University will transition from on-campus instruction to remote delivery beginning Monday, March 16 and continue through April 10 in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). University officials ask...

By Sara Wilson Opelika Observer Through the vision of the Lee County School System, a new program is being developed for students in the 1st through 6th grades who struggle in a traditional school setting. Called the “New Perspective Program,” the ultimate goal for...

By Beth Pinyerd Charles Dickens coins these present March days so well! “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” We are experiencing that right now as we welcome “spring...