By Lynsi Musselman While it may seem like spring break never ended, the first day of the 2020-2021 school year is approaching for Shackelford County students, and new school supplies are in demand.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany Chamber of Commerce annual garage sale will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12. Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said participants can register to get on the map between Aug. 24 and Sept. 1.

Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.

By Donnie A. Lucas A total of 46 players showed up for the first day of summer football on Monday, including 12 seniors who are returning for a final season. “The first day of practice went well,” head football coach Denney Faith.

By Donnie A. Lucas A total of 40 high school girls showed up on Monday for the first day of two-a-day practices, which will give coach M.J. Reneau the opportunity to put three full teams on the court this season.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany sports fans are invited to attend the All-Sports Athletic Booster Club Hamburger Supper that will be held at the Bank Park on Monday, Aug. 10 at 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. Lucas Pictures for varsity and JV football players and volleyball players have been set for this week, with cheerleaders next week. Volleyball players will meet Thursday (today) starting at 5:00 p.m. Locations for the three teams will be announced by coach M.J. Reneau at practices.

Golfers are invited to sign up and enjoy two days of play at the Albany Golf Club’s traditional Labor Day tournament on Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6. James Waters with the Albany Golf Club said there will be a sign up for two tees times on Saturday, 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany Little League Minors played all the way to the championship game last week in the district tournament, falling to Wylie 13-7 in the finale.

By Donnie A. Lucas A group of seven girls and one boy are participating in cross country workouts this week, according to coach Tate Thompson. Runners met Monday to plan for the season, starting workouts on Tuesday. The coach set morning workouts at 8:00 a.m. until school starts.