Education Articles

DeVonta Smith Named ASWA Amateur Athlete of the Year

Contributed by ASWA After dominating college football last fall, DeVonta Smith has won a final award from his national-championship season at Alabama. The former Crimson Tide standout is the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Amateur Athlete of Year. ...

Samford Community Outreach Holds Fourth Fun and Fellowship Day

The annual event, hosted by Apostle Carolyn Ann Morton, was held on June 12. The Fun and Fellowship Day was held at Christian Care Ministries, with the theme “Let our young people rise up in the power of God” in mind. Morton gave a welcome, followed by a prayer and...

Opelika, Beauregard Students Receive Scholarships

The Alabama Beta Xi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa awarded two scholarships to local high school seniors who were invited guests at the May meeting. Pictured L-R Abby Dixon, Opelika High School, and Nancy Weatherman, Scholarship Chairman. Dixon will be attending...

A-O Emblem Club Awards Scholarship With Personal Meaning

The Auburn-Opelika Emblem Club awarded a scholarship to the granddaughter of A-O Emblem President Sandra Sanders. Pictured L-R Madison Blaloch, Slocomb High School, and Sanders.

OCS approves agreement for management of scholarship fund

Sep 5, 2018

By Michelle Key Editor The Opelika City School board approved an agreement and a memorandum of understanding to create an endowed fund for the...

Opelika Theatre Company to launch acting program

Sep 5, 2018

By Arnecia Walker For the Opelika Observer The Opelika Theatre Company will soon be launching its Youth Acting Program for children in kindergarten...

Lee County Master Gardeners to meet Sept. 5, discuss sustainable practices

Aug 29, 2018

Special to the Opelika Observer The Lee County Master Gardeners meeting will be at the Harris Center, 425 Perry St. in Auburn Sept. 5, beginning at...