Schools Articles

Underwood Soars to EAGLES Program Through Beautiful Rainbow Café

CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA EXTENSION BY JUSTIN MILLER AUBURN — From Gadsden to Auburn, Chris Underwood is ready to take his place as a freshman at Auburn University. Underwood’s journey to Auburn is a little different than most students. Traditionally, education takes...

Southern Union Presented $1,000 Grant

Southern Union Community College was presented with a $1,000 tool grant from the Alabama Home Builders Foundation in conjunction with the Alabama State Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors earlier this summer. Pictured:  Erik Wagner -...

Parks and Rec Director Retires After Nearly 47 Years

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN BY DAVID D. DORTON  AUBURN —  After nearly 47 years, city of Auburn Parks and Recreation Director Becky Richardson will retire on Sept. 1, leaving a legacy of true public service. Richardson began her career with the city of...

Fox Run School Hosting Ribbon Cutting, Community Open House

CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA  — The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Fox Run School, 1100 Fox Run Parkway, will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at 4:15 p.m., prior to the monthly Opelika City Schools (OCS) Board of Education meeting....