By Beth Pinyerd One idea I’ve gleaned from other teachers that I love to do in the early childhood classroom is choosing to celebrate a star student...
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Auburn’s CPAP-to-ventilator device passes major test on live animal
Special to the Opelika Observer As life-saving ventilators grow scarcer worldwide in the fight against COVID-19, an Auburn University research team...
Local foundation announces scholarship giveaway for area seniors
Special to the Opelika Observer The Knee High Foundation Inc. is committed to helping youth within the community. They strive to mentor, serve, and...
Southern States Bank makes contribution to J.W. Darden Foundation in late March
Special to the Opelika Observer Southern States Bank contributed $25,000 to the J.W. Darden Foundation. A check was presented to Foundation Board...
CARES Act enhances unemployment benefits
By Justin Smith The CARES Act created a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program that will help provide financial relief to families,...
Alabama Extension offers updates on 2020 Census, upcoming online events
By Tara Barr Lee County Extension Coordinator Be counted in the 2020 Census in March through July. The Census determines state and federal...
The Week of The Young Child
By Beth Pinyerd April 13 to 17 is the “Week of the Young Child” as proclaimed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which...
Social Distancing for Kids: Get Outside
By Bradley Robertson For the Opelika Observer First, I want to give a shout out to moms everywhere. Everything seems to have turned upside down, but...
Opelika High School’s Rebecca Wilson receives prestigious statewide scholarship
Special to the Opelika Observer Rebecca Wilson, daughter of the Revs. Jeff and Robin Wilson, has been selected as the winner of the Colonial...