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OHS Culinary Department unveils food truck

The Dawgs are ready to roll 2024-12-10 OHS Culinary Food Truck Ribbon OHS culinary teacher Chef Judy Eldred had the honor of cutting the ribbon to celebrate the school’s new food truck. PHOTO BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER BY ANITA STEIFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM...

Auburn native selected for Troy University’s ‘The 87’

Burnard Thomas of Auburn, right, has been selected by Troy University as a member of "The 87,” formerly Who's Who, which recognizes juniors, seniors and graduate students who have excelled in campus leadership and in their academic area. Selection is based on academic...

Education News | Dec. 12, 2024

Smiths Station athletes sign college scholarships Pictured left to right are Lydee Davis, Southern Union State Community College; Ben Halverstadt, Southern Union State Community College; Ben Holland, Jefferson State Community College; Nolan Patten, Jefferson State...

Solid waste disposal hot topic at Lee County Commission

BY MICHELLE KEYEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Prior to the official start of Monday night’s Lee County Commission meeting, there was a time for public comments.Lee County resident Lance Farrar addressed the commission regarding a records request that he made one...

Opelika High School Pep Rally

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...

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Bands, Bands and More Bands

Bands, Bands and More Bands

Tuesday, Aug. 22, nine local high school bands and the Auburn University marching band gathered at Bulldog Stadium in Opelika for Band O Rama 2023....

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A Day at Fox Run School

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...

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