By Donnie A. LucasFollowing a week of online enrollment and three in-person days for registration, school officials reported that over 90 percent of expected students have been registered for the new school year that starts next Wednesday, Aug. 17.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County elected officials continued to work on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, spending part of Monday afternoon going through the line items prepared by county treasurer Tammy Brown.

The Reverend Dr. Jack L. Clack (July 8, 1934 - Aug.

George Hays, age 76 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Aug. 12th at the Albany Cemetery pavilion. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.George Wesley Hays was born May 24, 1946 in Graham, Texas to Dr.

By Sam WallerLow numbers are a fact of life at Moran, and it’s having an impact on the first week of preseason practice for fall sports.The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs both began with less than the expected complement of athletes, which could cause some delays.

By Sam WallerMoran faculty and staff have spent this week conducting inservice programs in preparation for the upcoming school year.Inservice began Monday, Aug. 1 and will conclude Friday, Aug. 5.The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 8 at Moran, which is employing a four-day class week this year.

By Sam WallerWhen Jackson Chapman decided to pass on an opportunity to play junior college baseball, he didn’t realize it would lead to him participating in the College World Series.

By Melinda L. LucasPictures for varsity and JV football players have been set for this week, with volleyball teams and cheerleaders scheduled next week.Members of the Albany varsity and junior varsity football teams will be in full pads on Friday, Aug.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Golf Club will hold its annual Labor Day tournament Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-4, at Albany Golf Course.Entries for the two person scramble are limited to 44 teams – 22 in the morning flight and 22 in the afternoon flight.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School fall-sports athletes and cheerleaders will be introduced to the public Monday, Aug. 8 at the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Ice Cream Supper at Bank Park.Booster Club member Amanda Tabor said organizers are expecting around 400 people to attend.