By Melinda A. Lucas The staff of The Lions Roar, the student newspaper for Albany High School, earned a 16th consecutive Star Award along with over 40 individual honors announced by the Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC) on Saturday.

By Sandy Morris The spring health fair hosted by Shackelford County ResourceCare returns to the Albany Bank Park on Friday, May 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. after missing last year due to COVID concerns.

By Sandy Morris Junior 4-H member Johnnie Hise took part in the 4-H Fashion Show on Friday, April 30 in San Angelo and placed first in her division, advancing her to the state contest.

By Melinda L. Lucas Moran senior Tiffany Wade was crowned as Moran High School’s 2021 Prom Queen during last Saturday’s annual event held at the Moran Event Center. The MHS prom queen, with nominees from the senior class, is elected by all the students who attend the event.

By Sandy Morris Moran sophomore athlete Alli Scott took home the gold in the 100 meter hurdles at the Region 2 1A track meet at Angelo State University in April and earned a trip to the University Interscholastic League Track and Field State Championships taking place this weekend, May 6 to May 8.

By Sandy Morris The annual field day for Nancy Smith Elementary School preschool through sixth grade students returns this year and is set for Monday, May 24 at the City Park. Students will begin being bused to the park at 9:00 a.m.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany High School tennis team made an impressive showing at the Region 2-2A tennis tournament held April 26-27 in North Richland Hills, with junior Sarah Cotter making her first trip to the state meet in girls singles.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion softball team lost two close games against Anson in the bi-district round of the Class 2A playoffs last week, ending the season for the Albany girls.

By Sandy Morris The 2021 All-Sports Banquet, which honors local students for their participation in high school athletic events, has been set for Tuesday, May 11 at the Albany High School gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. The serving line will begin at 7:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas Four Albany basketball players have been recognized with selection to the Class 2A All-Big Country Basketball team. Senior Barrett Beal was unanimously picked for the first team, while sophomore Cole Chapman received the Sixth Man Award for the team.