By Melinda L. Lucas A contract for the county’s quarterly pest control, as well as a provider for fuel and mowing, was decided at Monday’s regular meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners on Sept. 14. Liberty Pest Control was the only local submission out of three bids, and at $319.

By Lynsi Musselman The 34th annual pig sale that benefits the Shackelford County Youth Livestock Association held Sunday, Sept. 13 set a record on average price, gross sales, and registered buyers, according to organizer Mike Parsons. Sales totaled $75,900 with an average price of $774.

“Do not adorn yourselves outwardly….rather let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight.” 1 Peter:3-4 If a gentle woman will be considered great in the Kingdom, Patricia Ann Bales has found greatness.

Directors of the Albany Chest met on Wednesday, Sept. 2, to organize the 2020 fundraising drive, elect four board members, and vote on officers. The deadline for organizations to turn in funding requests was set for Friday, Oct.

By Lynsi Musselman A high school night is planned Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The Feed Store. Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins said new games that have been replaced or added will be introduced, with plans for a three on three basketball tournament and a corn hole tournament.

By Lynsi Musselman The City of Albany Volunteer Fire Department has a new Suburban to add to its fleet of emergency vehicles. AVFD Fire Chief Kyle Tischler said the Suburban purchased two weeks ago was paid for with donated funds accumulated over several years.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion football team overcame a slow start to thrash the visiting Dublin Lions 64-27 and pick up their second win of the season.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions picked up a pair of easy wins last week, continuing to play District 6-2A teams  including the Moran Lady Bulldogs at home on Tuesday. Albany came out on top in the battle against the Bulldogs 25-7, 25-9, 25-17. Details will be reported next week. Head coach M.J.

By Donnie A. Lucas The cross country team ran in two meets over the last week, including the season opener in Haskell and a second meet this week in Eula. The girls competed in Eula on Tuesday, improving both times and placings. The team will travel to Hamlin on Wednesday, Sept.

By Donnie A. Lucas The JV Lions posted a 40-0 win in Dublin last Thursday, improving to 2-0 for the season. The Lions will travel to Hamlin on Thursday for a 6:30 p.m. game against the JV Pipers.