Education Articles

SUSCC’s Therapeutic Massage Program prepares students for in-demand wellness 

careers CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA —  Southern Union State Community College is now enrolling students for the Fall semester in its Therapeutic Massage Program. The program prepares individuals for careers as Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) within the...

Beauregard Elementary receives Attorney General’s 2025 Safe Schools Award

By Kadie TaylorThe Observer BEAUREGARD — Community and state leaders, along with Lee County law enforcement, gathered at Beauregard Elementary School on Monday, Feb. 23, for the presentation of the Attorney General’s 2025 Safe Schools Award.Beauregard Elementary...

Education Briefs | Feb. 17, 2026

UNIVERSITY, Miss. — The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2025 Honor Roll. Kaitlynne Easlick, Opelika Reilly Williamson, Auburn Payton Huguley, Opelika Reagan Gamble, Auburn Ella Arnold, Salem Harper Gamble, Auburn Susan Litkenhous, Auburn...

Auburn School Board recognized state champion athlete, teachers

By Kadie TaylorTHE OBSERVER Opelika — At the Auburn City Schools Feb. 3 Board Meeting, the board recognized an Apple Distinguished Educator, Board Certified Teachers and a state champion athlete.Auburn City Schools Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring congratulated...