By Beth Pinyerd The last two Classroom Observer columns have been focusing on early childhood. I believe that the Auburn-Opelika area offers so many...
Early childhood – very important years!
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Scholarship created for students enrolled in Auburn University’s Hospitality Management Program
Special to the Opelika Observer The Vintage Hospitality Blount-Rivera Annual Scholarship was established for students enrolled in Auburn...
Jump into the fall and welcome fun, teachable moments with your child; our children deserve the best of us!
By Beth Pinyerd Lee County and Opelika will be welcoming fall on Sept. 23! Children absolutely love the coolness and beautiful colors of fall. As...
Alabama Community College System launches ‘Clean Home Alabama Initiative’
Special to the Opelika Observer By signing an official proclamation on Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey launched the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS)...
Lee County School Board approves budget for FY2020 during meeting last week
By Michelle Key Publisher The Lee County School Board held their final public hearing on the fiscal year 2020 budget during last Tuesday night’s...
Opelika City School Board approves FY2020 budget, 2020-2021 school calendar at last week’s meeting
By Morgan Bryce Editor Members of the Opelika City School Board approved two major agenda items during their regular monthly meeting last Thursday...
OLLI ‘Brown Bag Lunch & Learn’ to host Alabama food author Emily Blejwas Sept. 25
Special to the Opelika Observer Emily Blejwas, author of “The Story of Alabama in Fourteen Foods,” is the featured speaker at OLLI’s Alabama...
Two Lee-Scott Academy seniors recognized as National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists
Special to the Opelika Observer Lee-Scott Academy seniors Mary Kathryn Lamb and Jack Terry have been recognized for their outstanding achievement on...
Alabama Extension offers ways for job candidates to improve overall skills
By Wendi A. Williams Special to the Opelika Observer With unemployment at a near 50-year low, there are more job openings than there are job seekers...