By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will be presenting fire safety information to local school children this Friday, Oct. 22 as part of it annual fire safety and prevention initiative.Several AVFD volunteers  plan to be at Nancy Smith Elementary School at 9:00 a.m.

By Sam WallerTwenty-four students from Albany Junior/Senior High School, four from each grade level, have been selected to serve as student council and senior ambassadors for the Feed Store.

By Sam WallerNeighbors in Need will conduct a garage sale starting at 8:00 a.m. Saturday.Lori Reames said the sale is to raise funds to purchase needed items.“The proceeds will mainly go toward heaters at this time of the year for people who need them,” Reames said.

By Sam WallerFirst United Methodist Church will “step out of camp” Sunday as it holds Family Day at the Stasney Ranch cookshack.Starting at 10:00 a.m., the day will be one of singing, testimonies, preaching, and fellowship, Rev. Tim Trimble said.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany graduate Emily Raymond made a stop by her father’s science class at Albany High School on Tuesday prior to embarking on a six-week trip to Great Britain to complete research for her doctoral dissertation.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus dropped a little last week, with 15 positive cases reported by the local testing facilities.According to an update from Shackelford County Judge Robert Skelton, 38 tests were administered Oct.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Parent Teacher Organization is still in need of volunteers to help with its annual Fall Fest, which is scheduled for Oct. 30 at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions kept building momentum last Friday with another efficient performance to move to the brink of playoff qualification.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions won their only outing of last week on Tuesday Oct. 12, defeating Newcastle 25-17, 25-16, 25-14 on the road in District 6-2A volleyball action before enjoying an open date on Saturday.

By Sam WallerThe foursome of Randy Walker, James Waters, Charles Barrett, and Rodney Barton scored a one-shot victory last Friday in the 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament.