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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 Thames, who attended Lee-Scott Academy and plans to attend Auburn University; Lilliana Aleman, who attended Opelika High...

Opelika grads enjoy tradition of ‘Circle of Life’ game

BY EMILY WRIGHTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — “Have you fallen asleep in a classroom during your senior year?”“Have you ever cheated on a paper, project or test?”“Did you kiss your prom date?” Follow up: “Did you kiss someone else’s prom date?”These are all questions...

Southern Union announces ‘Ahead of the Herd’ adult education program

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC LEE COUNTY — Southern Union State Community College’s Adult Education Department announces a unique opportunity for students seeking to enhance their academic skills and jumpstart their college careers. The “Ahead of the Herd” advancement course...

Auburn University Receives $18.4 Million Federal Grant for GEAR UP Achieve Initiative

Oct 18, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY NEWS AUBURN —Led by efforts from the College of Education and University Outreach, Auburn University has received...

Lee County School Board Honors Attendance Awareness Poster Contest

Lee County School Board Honors Attendance Awareness Poster Contest

Oct 18, 2023

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM LEE COUNTY —At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Lee County Board of Education...

100% About Community

100% About Community

Oct 11, 2023

BY ELI HUDSPETHFOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH —The Future Farmers of America organization has always been community oriented. Clint Cobb of Beulah High...

A 50-Year Rivalry and Friendship

A 50-Year Rivalry and Friendship

Oct 4, 2023

BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —It was 50 years ago today;The first varsity football game between Lee Academy and Scott Preparatory...

Farmers Federation Awards $150,000 to Auburn Ag, Forestry Students

Farmers Federation Awards $150,000 to Auburn Ag, Forestry Students

Oct 4, 2023

BY MAGGIE EDWARDSCONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN —Eighty Auburn University (AU) students reaped the benefits of the Alabama Farmers Agriculture...

September Athletes of the Month Announced

September Athletes of the Month Announced

Oct 1, 2023

Auburn - Gracie Mason -SoftballBeauregard - Ava Kendrick- CheerleaderBeauregard -Brandon BAM Dixon- FootballLee-Scott Academy - Mary Brentley Moore...

Make Your Nominations for the October Athletes of the Month

Make Your Nominations for the October Athletes of the Month

Oct 1, 2023

The nomination period for the October Athletes of the Month starts Monday, Oct. 2, and runs until 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 23. Voting will begin...

Opelika High School Pep Rally

Sep 21, 2023

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally 2023-09-21 Opelika PepRally 2023-09-21 Opelika...

Opelika City Schools Approves Budget

Opelika City Schools Approves Budget

Sep 20, 2023

BY BRIONNA MCCALLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA –Opelika City Schools’ Board of Education met on Thursday, Sept. 14, and approved the budget for the...

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