Color photo packets of the youth basketball and Little Dribbler teams, taken by The Albany News, are ready for pickup this week at the n ews office.High school softball packets are already available, and the high school baseball packages should arrive within the next week.

By Sam WallerAlbany Little League has 160 players on 16 teams with the new season set to start Monday, March 27.League director Paul Hamilton said he’s looking forward to another successful year for the local program.“Come out and watch us play,” Hamilton said.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Alli Scott was the only Moran ISD athlete in action last week, scoring in four events Saturday, March 18 at the Angelo State High School Spring Break Meet.

By Sam WallerEddie and Debbie Hanks of Seymour will conduct a Bluegrass gospel service Sunday, March 26 at Albany Methodist Church.The Hankses have been performing together as part of Hanks & Company along with Klint Trammell and Stephen Foster.

By Melinda L. LucasNo action was taken other than approving the minutes and bills during a brief meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors on Monday, March 20.

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. LucasAlbany High School band members will attempt to earn a second straight Sweepstakes Award next Tuesday, March 28 at the concert and sight reading contest in Abilene.The band will take the stage at 10:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral members of the Albany FCCLA chapter will compete at the State Leadership Conference in Dallas set for March 31 through April 2.

By Sam WallerProject Graduation is in the process of sending out letters to solicit contributions for this year’s graduation night party.Project Graduation coordinator Amanda Tabor said letters are being mailed to local businesses and past donors, with several types of donations accepted.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District board voted unanimously at its Monday, March 20, meeting to accept the proposed calendar for the 2023-24 school year, continuing the district’s four-day school week.Superintendent Dr.