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Auburn native selected for Troy University’s ‘The 87’

Burnard Thomas of Auburn, right, has been selected by Troy University as a member of "The 87,” formerly Who's Who, which recognizes juniors, seniors and graduate students who have excelled in campus leadership and in their academic area. Selection is based on academic...

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, Southern Union State Community College; Ben Holland, Jefferson State Community College; Nolan Patten, Jefferson State...

Opelika Middle School Students Excel in All-State Choir Selections

CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA — Opelika City Schools has announced that 13 Opelika Middle School (OMS) students were selected for the prestigious Alabama All-State Choir. These talented young singers will represent OMS at the state level after competing against other...

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 cheered on students as they arrived at the school recently, as it celebrates raising over $25,000 in this year’s...
41 Years Later

41 Years Later

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Joseph Haynes believes he suffered an injustice over 40 years ago that has now been righted....

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CWJC Celebrates Fall Graduates

CWJC Celebrates Fall Graduates

CONTRIBUTED BY CWJC LEE COUNTY — The Christian Women’s Jobs Corps (CWJC) of Lee County recently celebrated nine women who graduated from its fall...

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