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Auburn School Board names new middle school

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn School Board held their November meeting on Monday, Nov. 24 and Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring announced Auburn City Schools received an A on its report card.  “I want to share with you that Auburn City Schools...

Southern Union staff, faculty named Chancellor’s Award winners

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Members of the Class of 2025 Chancellor’s Awards from Southern Union State Community College were recognized during the Alabama Community College Association Conference Nov. 23 in Montgomery. Each member of the Class of 2025 must have...

Commission recognizes students

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — Several Smiths Station High School students were recently recognized for outstanding achievements across academics, leadership and the arts. Konnor Napier was named a WTVM “Wonder Kid” for his leadership in the band program and...

Opelika School Board welcomes new member Pearson Alsobrook

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika School Board welcomed Pearson Alsobrook to the Opelika Board of Education, he will fill the seat previously held by board member Chuck Beams.Alsobrook currently serves as President and Owner of PDA Scholastic Sales DBA...
Education News | Nov. 27, 2024

Education News | Nov. 27, 2024

Ready… Set… Rocket Run! Students line up for Dean Road Elementary School’s annual Rocket Run. Auburn High School football players and cheerleaders...

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Education News | Oct. 31, 2024

Education News | Oct. 31, 2024

Opelika schools install sensors to detect and deter vaping BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — At its regularly scheduled meeting...

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