Special to the Opelika Observer Jonathan Fischer has been named the new head girls track and field coach at Opelika High School. “We are...
Opelika High School hires Jonathan Fischer as girls track and field coach
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Education Articles
Gardening is a family affair
By Beth Pinyerd In the summer in Lee County, farms and gardens dot the landscape everywhere. I love to think of the intergenerational relationships...
Opelika City Schools wraps up successful school year, reception held to honor staff, students
By Beth Pinyerd Opelika Observer On May 21, a wonderful reception and recognition was held at Jeter Primary School to honor the teachers and...
Lee County School system sees increase in local revenues during first six months of year
By Michelle Key Publisher The Lee County School Board held their scheduled meeting on May 14. During the meeting Chief School Financial Officer Ken...
Sweet dreams for children
By Beth Pinyerd The hot temperatures of summer have arrived! I remember as a child when polio was prevalent, parents would make their children rest...
SUSCC holds commencement ceremonies earlier this month, local students recognized
Special to the Opelika Observer Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) celebrated its 96th Commencement on May 9. Originally chartered by...
Que Sera, Sera
Que Sera, Sera, Whatever will be, will be. The future not ours to see, Que Sera, Sera by Jay Livingston and Doris Day has been a song that has been...
Alabama’s Finest | Farm to Table
By Sarah West I retrieve an item from the shelf, pour over the label, searching for provenance. In the market, I make choice selections discerning...
Safety for a good old summertime
We are coming to the end of a good school year! Even though summer’s official entrance is not until June 21, one can feel the seasonal summer...