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Beauregard Presents 2023 Homecoming Court

PHOTO BY JOHN HILLSMAN / FOR THE OBSERVER Beauregard High School's 2023 Homecoming Court was recently announced. Pictured on the first row from left to right are senior Hannah Helms-Childers, senior Ainslie Stowes, senior Molly Conway; second row from left to right...

Circles of Opelika Holds Graduation Ceremony

BY ANITA STIEFEL / THE OBSERVER Circles Opelika recognized four at Circle Leaders 2023 graduation, held Oct. 5 at Southern Union State Community College. Graduates included Mary Uzzle, Antoinette Swanson, Jasmine Meyers and Tovelle Benson.Circles Opelika is a...

Brain Imaging Research Study Seeking Participants

CONTRIBUTED BY JOE MCADORY / AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN —If you are at least 50 years old, you may be eligible to participate in a brain imaging research study of the effect of trauma and PTSD on the brains of older adults.Individuals with and without trauma or PTSD may...

ANF Offers New Scholarships for Fall 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY ANF ALABAMA —The Alabama Nurses Foundation (ANF) announced the availability of its Fall 2023 scholarships, providing financial support and educational opportunities for aspiring nurses across the state.As the leaves turn and a new academic season...
Sending hugs of gratitude

Sending hugs of gratitude

By Beth Pinyerd May 1 to 7 is “National Hug Holiday Week.” I know hugs are not socially acceptable right now, but for our children, hugs of...

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