Special to the Opelika Observer The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) has sprung into action to help as many regional organizations and...
Black Belt Community Foundation launches COVID-19 Response Fund
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Education Articles
Auburn University extends remote instruction through end of spring semester, postpones commencement
Special to the Opelika Observer Auburn University will extend its remote operation of instruction through the end of the spring semester, and...
COVID-19 pandemic brings unexpected end to spring sports
By D. Mark Mitchell I have never witnessed what we are experiencing with the COVID-19 Corona irus. News continues to change hourly because...
Packing your child’s parachute to places they’ll go
By Beth Pinyerd March winds invite children and their families to fly! With children, I have always loved to have a kite-flying field trip....
Opelika City Schools to provide free student meals beginning March 23
Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika City Schools are committed to ensuring that students are fed a nutritious meal when schools are closed...
Statement from Opelika City Schools regarding Coronavirus COVID-19
Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika City Schools has issued anther statement regarding the COVID-19 situation. Following is their statement in...
SUSCC to suspend on-campus instruction
Special to the Opelika Observer In the interest of the health and safety of its students, Southern Union State Community College will extend spring...
Auburn University to transition to remote instruction March 16 to April 10
Special to the Opelika Observer Auburn University will transition from on-campus instruction to remote delivery beginning Monday, March 16 and...
New program coming to Lee County School System
By Sara Wilson Opelika Observer Through the vision of the Lee County School System, a new program is being developed for students in the 1st through...