By Melinda L. Lucas A car chase that began in Albany ended on the other side of Stephens County’s One-Mile Bridge with the arrest of a 36-year-old woman on Saturday afternoon. Just after 1:00 p.m.

The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 8, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.

By Donnie A. Lucas Albany secondary students and staff will have a new leader when the school year starts, with the hiring of new principal Glen Hill approved by the school board last month. Hill began working in the office on Monday, June 15 and will keep regular office hours, 7:00 a.m.

By Lynsi Musselman Many Albany families are looking forward to getting their child’s education back on track, and they are ready for the upcoming school year.  The first day of classes in Albany is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 19.

By Lynsi Musselman There will be no Chamber of Commerce lunch this Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day weekend. Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said the Chamber lunches will begin again at the Icehouse on Friday, July10 at 12:00 noon.

By Donnie A. Lucas The shortened seasons for Albany Little League major teams came to an end this week, with the Raiders winning the league title. Play continues for both the intermediate league and junior league through July 22.

By Donnie A. Lucas A record amount of donations was raised by Albany High School baseball parents on Monday during the annual “Long Ball” fundraiser to benefit the program.

A Community Prayer Service is being planned by members of Albany’s First Christian Church, according to the pastor, Brad McBee. The special service, which is open to everyone, will be held on Thursday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. in the FCC sanctuary.

By Lynsi Musselman This summer, Old Jail Art Center children’s programs are going virtual. OJAC education director Erin Whitmore said that the August camps are usually offered in a one-day workshop format.

Administrative assistant Morgan Whitley gathers supplies to match up with teachers’ requisition lists after a recent order was delivered at the school. Although both campuses are pretty quiet, the AISD staff members who are working during the summer months are moving forward with plans for an Aug.