Education Articles

Local foundation announces scholarship giveaway for area seniors

Special to the Opelika Observer The Knee High Foundation Inc. is committed to helping youth within the community. They strive to mentor, serve, and uplift the youth with structure and guidance in a nurturing environment. In doing so, they are trusting and believing...

Southern States Bank makes contribution to J.W. Darden Foundation in late March

Special to the Opelika Observer Southern States Bank contributed $25,000 to the J.W. Darden Foundation. A check was presented to Foundation Board members on March 27 at the Opelika office of Southern States Bank, located at 2601 Frederick Road. In attendance for the...

CARES Act enhances unemployment benefits

By Justin Smith The CARES Act created a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program that will help provide financial relief to families, small businesses, and even independent contractors who partly or fully lose their livelihood (even temporarily) as part of...

Alabama Extension offers updates on 2020 Census, upcoming online events

By Tara Barr Lee County Extension Coordinator Be counted in the 2020 Census in March through July. The Census determines state and federal legislative districts and is used to plan for local schools, roads and other projects. For more information or to participate in...