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A Day at Fox Run School

BY AUDREY KENT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools (OCS) Board of Education heard from Fox Run School’s principal during its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Aug. 22. April Brock, who has worked within the school system for many years, serves as...
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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...
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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 -...
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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...
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