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Auburn University officially opens in downtown Birmingham

CONTRIBUTED BY AU NEWS BIRMINGHAM — For decades, Auburn students, faculty and alumni have played a significant role in revitalizing Birmingham. Beginning in May, they now have a vibrant new place to continue their teaching, outreach and collaborative work as the...

School News | June 27, 2024

Opelika City Schools posts perfect lunchroom health scores Every school’s cafeteria team in the Opelika City Schools System achieved a score of 100 on their health department inspections throughout the 2023-2024 school year. Pictured, front row from left to right, are...

AU band director, students in D-Day parade in Normandy

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Using his profession and talents to honor veterans, Dr. Corey Spurlin, director of the Auburn University Marching Band, conducted the Collegiate Mass Band for the 80th Anniversary Celebration of D-Day in Normandy, France.The...

Clear the List aims to help local teachers over the summer

CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has begun its second annual “Clear the List” program to help teachers within Lee County fulfill their classroom wish lists. So far, more than 150 teachers have submitted wish lists for this...
Local School News | June 20, 2024

Local School News | June 20, 2024

Lee County Schools special announcement LEE COUNTY — In compliance with the Alabama Choose Act, Lee County Schools is now accepting applications for...

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ADK presents three scholarships

Alabama Alpha Delta Kappa Beta Xi Chapter recently awarded three $1,000 scholarships to local high school graduates. Pictured, from left, are Ella...

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Smiths Station gets an ‘A’

Smiths Station gets an ‘A’

Lee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Howard poses with students from South Smiths Station Elementary School, who proudly celebrated receiving...

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