By Sam WallerThe Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 at Grover Nelson Park in Abilene.Beverly Rogers of Albany is once again heading up fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association in Shackelford County.

By Sam WallerThe easing of COVID-19 restrictions could have unintended consequences for the upcoming flu season.

By Donnie A, LucasAfter missing out on the biennial “Big Homecoming” in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Albany Ex-Students Association have opted to hold the event this year and recognize three honor classes instead of the usual two classes.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization have started planning for the 2021 Fall Festival, and students, and parents from all grade levels are encouraged to attend a meeting set for next Thursday, Sept. 30.

By Sam WallerFor the second week in a row, the Albany Lions needed just one score to secure a victory. And for the second week in a row, the Lions were not content to reach the end zone just once.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions took a big step toward a district championship Saturday by sweeping Hawley on the road in a key District 6-2A match.The local girls hosted Rising Star on Tuesday, winning in three sets, 25-8, 25-4, 25-4. Details of the game will be published next week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams made their first road trip of the season a successful one last Thursday, both picking up victories at Haskell.The seventh grade team improved to 2-0 with a 16-8 victory, while the eighth grade team won 32-0.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity football team remained undefeated with a 28-8 victory last Thursday at Haskell.Lute Wheeler passed for two touchdowns and a two-point conversion to help Albany (3-0) build a 22-0 lead.

By Melinda L. LucasColor photo packets taken of junior high and high school football and volleyball players by The Albany News are ready for pickup, along with those of all cheerleaders. Junior high football packages arrived last week.

By Donnie A. LucasA fifth quarter fellowship will be held following the Albany vs. Anson football game on Friday, with the junior high and high school students being hosted as separate locations.