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CBC Hosting Vacation Bible School

Contributed By CBC Central Baptist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School from July 10 through 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. “Get those creative juices flowing at Spark Studios where imagination is ignited and creativity is awakened,” said a release from Central Baptist...

OHS Philanthropy Class Gives Back

BY JAKE GONZALEZ FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA –– For the past three weeks, 14 Opelika High School rising seniors have been taking Philanthropy 101, a summer class where they learn the basics of philanthropy, nonprofit organizations and volunteer with nonprofits in...

Troy University Announces Free Online Summer Courses

CONTRIBUTED BY TROYUNIVERSITY TROY –– Whether you’re interested in building valuable leadership skills to propel your career or are interested in learning principles to protect and grow your wealth, Troy University aims to help those who want to make a commitment to...

Planting Seeds with Your Child

By Beth Pinyerd Ecclesiastes 3:1,2 states, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot.” I hope this article can help young families, as you might be planting...

SUSCC DANCE DEPARTMENT OFFERS CLASS FOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Aug 5, 2020

Courtesy ofSUSCC Dual enrollment and Continuing Education opportunities are available through Southern Union State Community College’s Dance...

U.S. Senators Tim Scott and Lamar Alexander Introduce School Choice Now Act

Aug 5, 2020

Courtesy of AmericanFederation of Children Last week, Senators Tim Scott and Lamar Alexander introduced legislation to ensure K-12 students can...

Sen. Doug Jones Calls for Expansion of School Meal Programs

Aug 5, 2020

Courtesy of the Press Office for Sen. Doug Jones U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama, alongside a group of his colleagues, is urging the U.S. Department...

Commencement Ceremonies Postponed

Commencement Ceremonies Postponed

Jul 28, 2020

By Hannah Lester hlester@opelikaobserver.com After originally moving the spring commencement ceremony to August, Auburn University has now...

OCS distributes nearly 2,900 Chromebooks

OCS distributes nearly 2,900 Chromebooks

Jul 28, 2020

Photo by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer Opelika City Schools issued nearly 2900 chromebooks to its students. Following this distribution and the one...

Lee County School Board approves ‘Tentative Path to Reopening Schools’

Jul 28, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The Lee County School Board approved the “Tentative Path to Reopening Schools” at its July 14 meeting. The plan was...

Hal Baird to be inducted into ABCA Hall of Fame

Hal Baird to be inducted into ABCA Hall of Fame

Jul 28, 2020

Courtesy ofAU Athletics Former Auburn baseball coach and SEC Legend Hal Baird was announced as a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association...

A Cheerful Heart Is Good Medicine for Children

Jul 28, 2020

Early in the morning on teaching days as I was getting my classroom ready for first grade, I’d hear the feet of one little fellow running down to...

Lee County School Board considering how to help students make up for lost time

Jul 28, 2020

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The Lee County School Board heard a report by Brad Hunter on the adverse effects of COVID-19 on grade school...

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