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News
With rain expected to continue through the end of the week and possibly re-enter the picture again as soon as next Wednesday, the Albany area is already far above the October rainfall average of 2.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Early voting for the Nov. 6 general election starts next Monday, Oct. 22, and continues through Nov. 2.
By Katherine Thomson
Two directors were re-elected to another term, three new board members put in place, and plans made for the 2019 show during the annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association
By Katherine Thomson
Sports
The Lion varsity football team delighted a large homecoming crowd last Friday with a decisive 48-12 victory over Baird, also breaking into the win column for the first time this season in the distr
By Donnie A Lucas
With the district race winding down, the Lady Lions volleyball team split games over the last week with just two regular season bouts remaining.
By Donnie A Lucas
Although none of Albany High School’s cross country runners will advance to the regional meet, several local junior high runners medalled at last week’s district competition.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Lifestyle
Jeff and Ricia Pleasant of Albany are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their son, Ryan Jeffrey Pleasant to Georgi Dee Hannah, daughter of Don and Melanie Hannah and Mindy
McLennan Jones is the last of several Albany Life Scouts who have recently worked to complete the requirements to achieve the Eagle Scout award, the highest award available through the Boy Scouts o
By Kathy Thomson
Community
Albany High School seniors Cutter Edgar and Madison Wilkins were crowned 2018 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime ceremonies last Friday night during the Lions’ 48-12 win over the visiting Ba
By Katherine Thomson
More than 50 Albany ex-students from as far back as seven decades attended the homecoming business meeting last Saturday morning at the Aztec Theater, representing classes from the 1940s to the 199
By Melinda L. Lucas
Guests at a Murder Mystery hosted by Albany Mainstreet Playhouse on Tuesday solved a who-done-it while enjoying dinner and drinks at the Aztec, and as of press time, tickets were still available fo
By Katherine Thomson
Obituaries
Everett Milton Waldrep (Uncle Miltie), age 78, of Moran, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 after a lengthy illness.
Erick Thomas Lakey, 26, of Albany, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept.
Robert Gayle Howe, 66 of Clyde, TX, affectionately known to all as Bobby, passed away on Sunday Sept. 9, 2018 along with his son Daniel Justin Howe in a motor vehicle accident.
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