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A lasting legacy: Gary Fuller honored at Southern Union

BY LANDI RUTLEDGEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College held a dedication ceremony on Jan. 26, naming the Gary Fuller Business and Technology Center in honor of longtime Opelika leader and businessman Gary Fuller.A native of Dadeville,...

Beauregard High School presents “The Outsiders”

CONTRIBUTED BY BHS THEATRE DEPT. BEAUREGARD — Beauregard High School Theatre Department will open its 2025–26 production season with performances of “The Outsiders,” beginning Friday, Jan. 30, and running through Sunday, Feb. 1, in the school’s V.E.S.P.A....

Opelika School Board honors teachers of the year, football team

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At the Jan. 27 Opelika School Board meeting, the board recognized the Opelika High School Varsity Football Team for finishing the 2025 season as the 7A state runner-up, as well as the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year.“The members of...

SUSCC Foundation Taking Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Community Partner Award

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards: the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Community Partner Award. These awards honor individuals and businesses that...

Lee and Chambers Counties go back to school

Lee and Chambers Counties go back to school

Aug 12, 2025

New law offers much-needed break from cell phones

New law offers much-needed break from cell phones

Aug 12, 2025

BY MARY WILSON, ACES EAST ALABAMA — A new school year always brings opportunities for adjustments. This year, Alabama public school students, staff...

All students to receive free lunch at Lee County Schools

All students to receive free lunch at Lee County Schools

Aug 12, 2025

CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children...

AU receives letter threatening suit over minority scholarships

AU receives letter threatening suit over minority scholarships

Jul 29, 2025

BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR AUBURN — On July 23, Auburn University administrators received an email from a Texas-based legal group claiming the...

AU receives letter threatening suit over minority scholarships

Darden High Class of 1968 announces scholarships

Jul 29, 2025

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The J.W. Darden High School Class of 1968 announced its 2025 academic scholarship recipients. These...

All students to receive free lunch at Lee County Schools

Lee County Schools Board prepares for new school year

Jul 15, 2025

BY STEVEN STIEFEL | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education approved updates to its policy manual ahead of the new school...

Opelika City Schools welcomes new superintendent

Opelika City Schools welcomes new superintendent

Jul 15, 2025

Reception held July 10 at Opelika Chamber of Commerce headquarters BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR OPELIKA — A large contingency of Opelikans showed...

Education Briefs | July 1, 2025

Education Briefs | July 1, 2025

Jul 1, 2025

TUSCALOOSA — Several local University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director’s List for spring semester 2025, an achievement which...

Mathnasium of Auburn opens under new ownership

Mathnasium of Auburn opens under new ownership

Jul 1, 2025

BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Mathnasium of Auburn, a math tutoring center designed to help students foster their mathematic skills,...

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