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Auburn City Schools announces four new hires 

CONTRIBUTED BY  AUBURN CITY SCHOOLS AUBURN — Auburn City Schools has announced four new hires for the 2026-2027 school year. The principals, coach and director each bring valuable experience and skills to serve Auburn City Schools. JOSH HARRY The Auburn City...
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Lee County Schools on solid fiscal ground

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Lee County Schools is reporting stable finances four months into the current fiscal year, but officials are sounding a cautionary note about the district's reliance on a state appropriation that could begin shrinking in the...
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Opelika School Board welcomes new member Pearson Alsobrook

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika School Board welcomed Pearson Alsobrook to the Opelika Board of Education, he will fill the seat previously held by board member Chuck Beams.Alsobrook currently serves as President and Owner of PDA Scholastic Sales DBA...
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Southern Prep adopts all-volunteer cadet program

CONTRIBUTED BYSOUTHERN PREP CAMP HILL — The Board of Trustees of Southern Preparatory Academy has approved a major initiative to transition to an all-volunteer Corps of Cadets program beginning with the Spring 2026 semester. This change represents the next step in the...
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OHS crowns Homecoming Queen

OHS crowns Homecoming Queen

Sep 16, 2025

Jasmine Smith was named Opelika High School Homecoming Queen at halftime of the game against Johnson Abernathy Graetz (JAG) High School of...

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