By Beth Pinyerd Happy March with the hope of pretty weather, blue skies, winds, rainbows and the promise of outdoor fun and play for children and...
Being Promise Keepers for Our Children
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Education Articles
Girl Scouts organization celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Special to the Opelika Observer The 19th Amendment in the United States Constitution was ratified in 1920, guaranteeing and protecting women's...
Opelika Middle School student invited to attend next year’s Presidential Inauguration ceremonies
By Morgan Bryce Editor Earlier this month, 13-year-old Opelika Middle School student Harrison Renfroe received a letter offering him the chance to...
A Child’s Place in the Family
By Beth Pinyerd I was raised in a family of siblings (two brothers), but as a mom, I raised an only child. I’m so grateful for both family...
Opelika’s quiz bowl teams turn in strong showing at state competition
Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika quiz bowl teams competed last week at the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association State Championship at...
Happiness in the heart of a young child
By Beth Pinyerd We preschool and early childhood teachers have a wonderful calling on our lives, and that is to teach, care, love and interact with...
Scholarship established in memory of Donna Hall
Special to the Opelika Observer The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Donna Hall...
Dr. Alex Colvin to speak on ‘Understanding Creek Life’ at OLLI Brown Bag Lecture Series on Feb. 26
Special to the Opelika Observer Dr. Alex Colvin, public programs curator at the Alabama Department of Archives and History, will present...
Lee County Schoolboard discusses proposed calendar, recognizes ‘Teachers of the Year’
By Will Fairless For the Opelika Observer In their meeting last Tuesday, members of the Lee County Schoolboard discussed a proposal that will go in...