Special to the Opelika Observer It’s so hard for students to decide what career path they want to take when they grow up. It’s also a little scary....
Southern Union to host ‘Career Discovery Expo’ Oct. 3 and 4
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Education Articles
Local student named ‘Youth Conservationist of the Year’
Special to the Opelika Observer The Alabama Wildlife Federation recently named Alabama 4-H member Ethan Rankins as Youth Conservationist of the...
University of Alabama and Jacksonville State University announce graduation list for Summer 2019 semester
Special to the Opelika Observer The University of Alabama awarded some 1,450 degrees during its summer commencement Aug. 3. With a beautiful campus,...
Folk pottery expert, author Joey Brackner to speak at Sept. 18 OLLI Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture
Special to the Opelika Observer Joey Brackner, director of the Alabama Center for Traditional Culture, will speak on Alabama folk pottery traditions...
Lee County Literacy Coalition growing, pursuing new technology while commemorating ‘National Literacy Month’
By Kelly Daniel For the Opelika Observer The Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC), which provides free basic education to adults, is growing...
Opelika City Schools respond to letter from Freedom from Religion Foundation
Special to the Opelika ObserverThe following statement was issued from the office of Opelika City Schools Superintendent Mark Neighbors: On Sept. 3,...
Southern Union in Wadley to host fundraiser for school’s foundation Oct. 5
Special to the Opelika Observer There is a mystery brewing at Southern Union, and it is all to entertain and raise funds for scholarships. The...
Opelika City School Board hears annual system report during last week’s meeting
By Beth Pinyerd For the Opelika Observer The Opelika City School Board heard the annual system report during their meeting last Tuesday. Jeanie...
Grandparents make a difference!
By Beth Pinyerd Happy Grandparents’ Day! This Sunday (Sept. 8) is “National Grandparents Day.” Grandparents come in all kinds of forms and ways. We...