Karen Sue Johnson, known as Suzy to her Daddy, family and friends was born on April 10, 1942, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to parents, Carroll William (Slim) and Wynema (Kinsolving) Gore.

With great sorrow, Ashley Nicole Loftin Alexander, aka Big Momma, 38, of Albany, TX, passed away Monday July 17, 2023.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 201 S. Walnut St, Albany, TX 76430.

By Sam WallerPreregistration is continuing for Albany Community Vacation Bible.The event, sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance, is for children age 4 through those who have completed sixth grade and is scheduled for Sunday-Wednesday, July 30-Aug. 2. Preschoolers must be 4 years old by Aug.

By Sam WallerFive youth and four adults from Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church have spent this week in Belize as part of a mission team.

By Sam WallerFuture Albany cheerleaders can get a start on learning what cheer is all about Monday-Wednesday, July 24-26 at the 2023 Cheer Camp.The camp for children age 3 through sixth grade will be held at Albany Junior/Senior High School’s auxiliary gym.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School students entering grades 11 and 12 will again have the opportunity to take dual credit courses during the upcoming school year that earn course credit for both high school and college.

By Donnie A. LucasParents of students attending Nancy Smith Elementary are going to find the cost of sending children back to school will be lower this year.The Albany PTO is furnishing all school supplies needed for Pre-K and Head Start through sixth grade this year.

By Donnie A. LucasStudents in grade 8-12 who are planning to be a member of the Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2023 marching season on Monday, July 24 in the band hall with rehearsals for the percussion section including the pit crew.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Booster Club will hold its kickoff meeting at 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, at The Feed Store.The meeting is for all parents who would like to be involved in the Booster Club for the 2023-24 school year with team parent signups and other business on the agenda.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners worked through several items on their July 10 agenda, including setting a time for the first budget workshop of 2023 next Monday at 1:00 p.m.