Education Articles

VFW, Auxilliary Scholarships Available

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY —Now that school has officially began, local VFW's and Auxiliaries would like to take the opportunity to make all students and parents aware of various scholarships for all age groups.YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART...

SUSCC Hosts Informational Town Hall for U.S. Service Academies

BY ANDY WHITE / FOR THE OBSERVER BY ANDY WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER ALABAMA —U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s staff, along with teams from Sen. Katie Britt and Congressman Mike Rogers, led an informational town hall about the admissions process for U.S. Service Academies on...

Athletes of the Month Contest Starts Aug. 17

WINNERS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHEDWe are excited to announce our inaugural online Athlete of the Month contest. We will be honoring 20 student athletes every month with a gift certificate to Mr. Gatti's Pizza in downtown Opelika. All student athletes are eligible - all...

Local Student Receives National Honor

CONTRIBUTED BY NSHSS OPELIKA — The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced student Christopher L Floyd, from Opelika, Alabama, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have...

Beauregard native Camden Swatts crowned ‘Miss JSU 2020’ last week; will represent university at ‘Miss Alabama’ pageant in June

Jan 22, 2020

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

Jan 22, 2020

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’

Jan 22, 2020

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

Jan 22, 2020

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

Jan 22, 2020

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

Jan 22, 2020

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

Jan 22, 2020

Special to the Opelika Observer Attorney General Steve Marshall presented Lee-Scott Academy and Loachapoka High School with the Alabama Safe Schools...