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Circles of Opelika Holds Graduation Ceremony

BY ANITA STIEFEL / THE OBSERVER Circles Opelika recognized four at Circle Leaders 2023 graduation, held Oct. 5 at Southern Union State Community College. Graduates included Mary Uzzle, Antoinette Swanson, Jasmine Meyers and Tovelle Benson.Circles Opelika is a...

Brain Imaging Research Study Seeking Participants

CONTRIBUTED BY JOE MCADORY / AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN —If you are at least 50 years old, you may be eligible to participate in a brain imaging research study of the effect of trauma and PTSD on the brains of older adults.Individuals with and without trauma or PTSD may...

ANF Offers New Scholarships for Fall 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY ANF ALABAMA —The Alabama Nurses Foundation (ANF) announced the availability of its Fall 2023 scholarships, providing financial support and educational opportunities for aspiring nurses across the state.As the leaves turn and a new academic season...

Feeding Children Healthy Meals

CONTRIBUTED GPCDC OPELIKA —The Greater Peace Community Development Corporation (GPCDC) is participating in the Child and Adult Feeding Program for the 2023-24 school year.Breakfast, lunch and snacks follow the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines...

Southern Union Helps Seniors Through Digital World

Southern Union Helps Seniors Through Digital World

Oct 26, 2022

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) is holding free digital literacy courses for...

Annual Beat ‘Bama Food Drive Begins

Annual Beat ‘Bama Food Drive Begins

Oct 19, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY THE FOOD BANK OF EAST ALABAMA LEE COUNTY — Another "food fight" is underway as the annual Beat ‘Bama Food Drive kicked off on Sept....

Auburn University Invites You to Horse U

Oct 19, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN — Does your child adore horses? Do they always want to learn as much as possible about our equine friends?...

East Alabama Health Joins Apprentice Partnership

East Alabama Health Joins Apprentice Partnership

Oct 12, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — During separate ceremonies in September, nursing students from Southern Union State Community College...

Giving Children A Head Start

Sep 21, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc. (ACHR) is providing opportunities in Lee...

Young Leaders Program Sets New Class

Young Leaders Program Sets New Class

Sep 21, 2022

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce and congratulate this year’s Lee...

Lee County School Board Honors Member, Approves New Budget

Lee County School Board Honors Member, Approves New Budget

Sep 15, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education recognized District 7 Board Member Brian Roberson...

OHTS to Stage Disney’s ‘Frozen’

OHTS to Stage Disney’s ‘Frozen’

Sep 14, 2022

BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Disney has opened the door for Opelika High School to become the only school in...

Hey! Hey Day Market is Open

Hey! Hey Day Market is Open

Sep 7, 2022

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — The Hey Day Market is open. Auburn University students and the local community now have access...

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