Next Friday, Feb. 14, is an optional/required fifth day at Moran. Monday, Feb. 17 MISD will be closed in honor of Presidents’ Day. MISD will be closed for spring break on the week of March 9-13.

By Donnie A. Lucas The eighth grade Lady Cubs won the last game of the season on Monday, squeaking by Roscoe 14-13, while the seventh grade lost in Roscoe, and the combined B team tied. The eighth grade finished the season with a 9-7 record, including 6-4 in district.

By Kathy Thomson Three of Albany’s fifth and sixth grade basketball teams were on the court last Saturday, and all four of the local teams are expected to compete in the season-ending tournaments scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 8.

By Kathy Thomson Tomorrow, Feb. 8, is the deadline to sign up for playing in the Albany Girls Softball Association this spring. Registration fees are $45 for the first player in a family. Additional siblings can be entered in the league for $30 each. Scholarships are available.

By Melinda L. Lucas Little League signup, along with registering for T-ball and coach pitch teams, takes place tonight at the Feed Store between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. Little League players only need to go with their parents to the registration so that they can try on a jersey and cap for size.

Wayne Chapman, age 74 of Albany, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, Feb. 7, at Bethel Assembly with Rev. Anthony Ceder and Clint Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Joan Stilwell, age 83 of Albany, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020.  Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene with Pastor Tim Trimble officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.