Special to the Opelika Observer By Brittney Kimber Three, two, one…..blast off! Alabama 4-H members, get ready to head to space camp. Alabama 4-H is...
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Education Articles
Beauregard native Camden Swatts crowned ‘Miss JSU 2020’ last week; will represent university at ‘Miss Alabama’ pageant in June
Special to the Opelika Observer Nursing major Camden Swatts of Opelika was crowned Miss JSU 2020 during the annual pageant held at Leone Cole...
Jacksonville State University announces graduates
Special to the Opelika Observer Nearly 600 students received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Jacksonville State University as part of the...
Lee County School Board approves bus bid; Loachapoka High wins ‘Safe School Award’
By Will Fairless For the Opelika Observer In their meeting last Tuesday, Lee County School Board members approved two bids for a total of nine...
Auburn/Opelika Elks Lodge Scholarship established through SUSCC Foundation
Special to the Opelika Observer The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Auburn/Opelika...
Employee at Opelika Freddy’s location earns company scholarship
Special to the Opelika Observer Leading fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced last week that it has...
Reading and bonding in young children
I love to hear the horns of trains blow loud and clear through the crisp morning winter air when they come through Opelika. While growing up in...
Attorney General Steve Marshall presents Lee-Scott Academy, Loachapoka High School with 2019 Safe School Awards last week
Special to the Opelika Observer Attorney General Steve Marshall presented Lee-Scott Academy and Loachapoka High School with the Alabama Safe Schools...
Opelika Middle School students with special needs to perform at AMEA Conference in Montgomery on Jan. 16
Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika Middle School has a newly formed ensemble of special needs drummers call the “OMS Revolution.” They have...