By Donnie A. LucasLocal volunteers are being asked to show up at the Chamber of Commerce office located in the Depot on Saturday morning for the annual city-wide clean-up.

By Melinda L. LucasA new principal for Albany Junior/Senior High School was hired at a special noon meeting of the AISD board of trustees on Friday, June 2.Ezra Chambers, who has served as principal of Abernathy High School since 2018, was the recommendation of superintendent Jonathan Scott.

Rev. Eddie Price, age 88 of Albany, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 7 at First Baptist Church with Rev. John Tunnell officiating. Interment followed in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the June distribution of the commodity food program  provided by Shackelford County are June 1-2.Moran families should pick up their food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

By Sam WallerDeadline to register for the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes Summer Camp at HSU is Monday, June 5.The camp is scheduled for Monday-Friday, June 19-23, at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene.

By Melinda L. LucasNew exhibitions will open at the Old Jail Art Center with a members’ viewing and dinner reception on Saturday, June 10 and remain on view throughout the summer until Aug. 26.

By Donnie A. LucasAbout 100 tickets remain for the Albany Live concert on Saturday, June 10 at the Aztec Theater featuring the band Shenandoah, which is on a 35th anniversary tour.Tickets are available online at www.albanylive.org.

By Sam WallerSix Moran High School seniors received scholarships last week at the school’s annual award banquet or graduation.On Tuesday, May 23, Emily Murk received the $2,500 Guy and Charlotte McCain Scholarship.

By Sam WallerFive Shackelford County 4-Hers will be competing for top places Monday-Thursday, June 5-8 at the State 4-H Roundup in College Station, while a sixth will be receiving a significant scholarship.

By Sam WallerFive Shackelford County 4-Hers will be competing for top places Monday-Thursday, June 5-8 at the State 4-H Roundup in College Station, while a sixth will be receiving a significant scholarship.