By Donnie A. LucasThe first Staff Member and Student of the Six Weeks  for the 2021-2022 school year were named at the secondary campus earlier this week.

Albany High School senior Luke Ivy, son of Paul and Ginny Ivy, has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to an announcement made last Thursday.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Band debuted new uniforms last Friday during halftime of the Albany vs. Anson game in preparation for upcoming marching contests.The band will compete on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Big Country Marching Contest at Wylie High School in Abilene.

By Donnie A. LucasBoth high school and junior high students will meet together for the fifth quarter fellowship after the Albany vs. Olney homecoming game Friday night.The event will be hosted at the Feed Store and co-sponsored by First Christian Church. Food and beverages will be served.

By Sam WallerFootball fans can warm up for Friday’s homecoming game at First Baptist Church’s Chili Supper.Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.“As soon as the parade’s over, we’ll have chili, beans, cornbread, crackers, desserts, and Fritos,” Brandi Balliew said.

First Christian Church will celebrate a Blessing of the Animals service on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the church. “Everyone is welcome to bring their furry friends or a photo for a word of blessing at this short and meaningful service,” said pastor Brad McBee.Because St.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Sue Breeden brought home a blue ribbon from the West Texas Fair and Rodeo for the third year in a row, winning Class 6 of the Pinterest Division with her artwork “Apache Peace.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions maintained their momentum last Friday, defeating the Anson Tigers 48-2 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The Lions get one last tuneup before the start of District 8-2A Division II play when they host the Olney Cubs at 7:00 p.m. this Friday for homecoming.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions found themselves in an unusual situation Saturday, having to come from behind to defeat Strawn in District 6-2A volleyball action at Strawn.The Lady Lions rallied to defeat the Lady Greyhounds in four sets to improve to 22-3 overall.

By Sam WallerThe 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta has been postponed until Friday,  Oct. 15.