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Back-to-School Giveaway to provide supplies, resources for Opelika students

BY GRACIE GOODMAN | FOR THE OBSERVER The Opelika Ambassadors of Change will host a Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway on Sunday, July 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Covington Recreation Center at 213 Carver Ave., in Opelika. The event aims to help local families...
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Auburn students earn national invention award

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Two Auburn sixth grade students were recently honored for their creativity and ingenuity at the 11th annual RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, powered by The Henry Ford.Ashley N. and Sarala M., both sixth-grade students from...
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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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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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