By Lynsi Musselman The annual Baccalaureate service for the Albany High School Class of 2020 will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.  Baccalaureate will be held in conjunction with the Bible presentation hosted by First Baptist Church.

By Donnie A. Lucas Drivers in Shackelford County will soon need to keep an eye out for new speed limit postings after the commissioners court approved a motion Monday setting speed limits on a number of county roads. The court held a public hearing at 8:30 a.m.

By Melinda L. Lucas In an effort to include as many class photos as possible, the News staff has decided to delay the publishing of the special Class of 2020 graduation section until May 28, the Thursday after AHS commencement exercises.

By Lynsi Musselman With summer coming and temperatures heating up, the Albany City pool would normally be getting ready to open.

By Melinda L. Lucas After serving as mayor pro tem since the first of year, Susan Montgomery, who was the only one to file for the position back in February, took an oath of office last Thursday and presided over her first official meeting on Monday, May 11.

Dozens of local classic car owners, along with some from other communities, joined in a just-for-fun cruise night last Friday. The event also drew a large number of spectators, who lined Main Street to watch the vehicles go by.

By Donnie A. Lucas The end of what is probably the most unusual school year in decades is winding down this week, with students required to turn in all work for grading by Friday.

By Lynsi Musselman While the Old Jail Art Center museum is closed to the public, there continues to be a variety of take-home and at-home activities for all ages. “Museum Mix-tape” is a playlist inspired by works of art at the OJAC.

By Lynsi Musselman Even in a pandemic, online predators exploit the vulnerabilities of children. Nancy Smith Elementary School counselor Susie Beard said parents have to pay attention and put safeguards in place. There are several programs with parental control filters.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany High School Class of 2020 senior Bible presentation, hosted by First Baptist Church for decades, will take place as a part of the Baccalaureate service on Sunday, May 17 at 8:00 p.m., at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.