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Opelika School Board honors teachers of the year, football team

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At the Jan. 27 Opelika School Board meeting, the board recognized the Opelika High School Varsity Football Team for finishing the 2025 season as the 7A state runner-up, as well as the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year.“The members of...

SUSCC Foundation Taking Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Community Partner Award

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards: the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Community Partner Award. These awards honor individuals and businesses that...

Ivey’s EO No. 742 provide educational opportunities

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order No. 742, expanding school choice in the state of Alabama even further by participating in the newly-created Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, also known as the Federal...

Lee County school board extends superintendent’s contract through 2030

BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County Superintendent Mike Howard’s contract was extended through June 2030 during the Board of Education’s Jan. 13 meeting. Howard said the extension adds about a year and a half to his previous contract and was...
Education News | Dec. 12, 2024

Education News | Dec. 12, 2024

Smiths Station athletes sign college scholarships Pictured left to right are Lydee Davis, Southern Union State Community College; Ben Halverstadt,...

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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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