By Melinda L. LucasA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, March 24.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasIn conjunction with the celebration of the Old Jail Art Center’s 40th anniversary celebration a couple of weeks ago was the opening of three new exhibitions, which will continue on display at the local museum through Aug. 20.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal residents are invited to join a special scripture-based study for those grieving the death of a family member or friend.According to Jenny Scott, who is helping facilitate the group, “GriefShare” will get the 13-week study underway on Wednesday, March 23, starting at 7:00 p.

By Sam WallerRed Sasquatch, a team that included Albany High School volleyball coach M.J. Reneau and players Sarah Cotter and Clara Holson, won the First Baptist Church youth group’s volleyball tournament Saturday, March 12 at the Albany High School gym.

By Donnie A. LucasThree members of the cast and crew of the Albany High School One Act Play received special recognition last week at the district contest held in Haskell.

By Donnie A. LucasCheerleader tryouts for the 2022-2023 school year were held last Friday, March 11, prior to the early dismissal for spring break.The varsity high school squad was expanded from eight to 10 members and the JV squad was eliminated for this year.

By Melinda L. LucasBasic information about scholarships being awarded to this year’s graduating class at Albany High School is needed by the first part of next week.

By Donnie A. LucasA number of high school students placed at the Stamford UIL Practice Meet originally scheduled for Feb. 26. It was switched to a virtual meet due to weather conditions.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Membership Drive Crawfish Boil at the depot parking lot at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.All Chamber members are invited to attend without charge, and anyone who isn’t a member is welcome to join the organization at the event.

By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County residents who want to request ballots by mail for the May 7 statewide amendment election and the county-wide hospital district election can now send in their applications.The deadline for requests to be received in the clerk’s office is April 26.