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Education Articles
Auburn University’s LAUNCH competition goes virtual
Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer Special to theOpelika Observer COVID-19 and its associated shutdowns have not stopped Auburn University’s...
Mother of 5 earns Auburn business degree amid coronavirus quarantine
Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer Special to theOpelika Observer Heather Floyd was helping her two oldest children with homework last spring...
Opelika High School to hold graduation ceremony on May 22
Special to the Opelika observer Opelika High School is pleased to announce that a graduation ceremony for the OHS Class of 2020 will be held in...
Spring has sprung at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center
Special to theOpelika Observer Spring has brought many flowers into bloom at Auburn’s Kreher Preserve and Nature Center Butterfly Garden and the...
The AU Family responds to need for face masks; seeking volunteers
Special to theOpelika Observer The Auburn University Family has responded in a strong way in producing face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but...
Opelika City Schools observing ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’
By Natalie AndersonStaff Reporter During Tuesday’s school board meeting, the Opelika City School Board announced plans to celebrate Opelika City...
AEYC looking to expand statewide, improve outlook of Alabama’s environmental future
By Morgan BryceEditor Seeing a lack of active youth environmental organizations around her home state, Alabama School of Mathematics and Sciences...
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...