By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive ­COVID-19 test results rose last week to 27, according to a report issued by Shackelford County judge Bob Skelton.A total of 66 tests were administered at the three local testing sites, with a combined total of 27 positive results during Nov.

By Sam WallerTwenty-seven winners, including two multiple winners, were announced Tuesday morning in a drawing for 1,500 Albany Bucks conducted by the Albany Chamber of Commerce.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral local candidates for the March 1 primary elections officially completed the filing process on Tuesday, well ahead of the Dec. 13 filing deadline.

Johney Ray Alexander, age 63 Albany, passed away Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9 at Albany Cemetery. Johney Ray Alexander was born Sept. 17, 1958 in Albany at the old hospital to William Alfred Alexander and Betty Jean McKee Alexander.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District has welcomed four new faculty members for the 2021-22 school year, including three who are in their first year as full-time teachers.New faculty members are Minnie Denson, Alyssa Gregg, Kassiah Hudson, and Bryce Hughes.

By Sam WallerMore than two dozen Moran elementary and junior high students competed in the district UIL academic meet on Tuesday and Wednesday at Cross Plains.The competition actually began on Nov. 18 with students submitting entries for chess puzzle and ready writing events.

By Sam WallerScheduling conflicts have created several changes to the Moran high school and junior high basketball schedules in addition to creating a like number of headaches for athletic director John Hughes.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD has performed renovation work to its gymnasium as the facility nears a century of existence.The gym was constructed in 1935-37 by the Works Project Administration, one of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal programs.“It’s a special place,” Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson said.

By Melinda L. LucasTickets for Friday’s state quarterfinal football playoff against Windthorst, to be played at 7:00 p.m.  in Graham’s Newton Field, must be purchased online by going to grahamisd.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High basketball teams split four games Monday against Hawley, winning one girls and one boys contest.At home, the Lady Cubs Red team won  44-17, while the White team lost 30-12.