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Education Articles
Opelika Christmas puts a gleam in children’s eyes
By Beth Pinyerd It is Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Opelika! Lights and decorations everywhere reflect the excitement and joy this...
SUSCC employees honored at annual Chancellor’s Awards
Special to the Opelika Observer Employees from Southern Union State Community College were honored as winners of the annual Alabama Community...
Patricia Skelton named ‘Top Inspiring Teacher’ and ‘2018 Sanford Teacher Award Recipient’
Special to the Opelika Observer Following a nomination and application process based on criteria of inspiring teaching, Opelika Middle School...
Coach Robert Maddox to retire as Lee-Scott’s football coach
Coach Robert Maddox to retire as Lee-Scott’s football coach Special to the Opelika Observer Longtime Lee-Scott Academy head football coach Robert...
Opelika School Board approves dual-enrollment initiative
By Beth Pinyerd For the Opelika Observer The Opelika City School Board voted to approve a dual enrollment/credit initiative with the University of...
OLLI at Auburn Winter Term 2019 begins Jan. 28
Special to the Opelika Observer The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University (OLLI at Auburn) will begin another exciting Winter Term...
Mayor Gary Fuller provides update to public on status of Commission on Crime and Violence
By Mayor Gary Fuller Special to the Opelika Observer Hello Opelika - A quick update from the Commission on Crime and Violence. We’ve had two very...
Design magazine ranks Auburn University programs, faculty among nation’s best
By Amy Weaver Special to the Opelika Observer Three Auburn University programs and three faculty members have been recognized in DesignIntelligence...