By Sam WallerA day-long fundraiser to assist Albany resident Willie Mosley with medical expenses is planned for Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Jackson Warehouse.Big Country Piggin, of which Mosley is a member, and the Timothy Project will host a concert and corn-hole tournament to benefit Mosley, who was...

By Sam WallerThe start of dove season saw continued extreme heat, but a surprise rain shower early this week cooled things off for a few hours.“It didn’t hurt us,” said Justin Trail, who guides hunts throughout the area.

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store will hold its second Fifth Quarter youth gathering Friday, Sept. 8 following Albany’s home football game against Seymour.The postgame events are sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance and are open to all junior high and high school students.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany is offering a Parents Night Out childcare program once a month starting Saturday, Sept. 16.The program offers a fun-filled night for children six weeks old through sixth grade.“Kids can come and eat and play games while the parents enjoy some time,...

By Sam WallerMothers Day Out childcare program begins its new year Friday, Sept. 8 with a full enrollment.Director Meg Walser, who previously served as a teacher for several years, said 20 children ages 1 to 5 will meet 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian...

By Donnie A. LucasA new federal program started Sept. 1 for students who have been identified as eligible to receive reduced-price meals to now get free breakfast through the 2024-2025 school year.The funding is part of a program authorized by the Federal Agriculture Department, but only applies to...

By Donnie A. LucasParents of students attending Nancy Smith Elementary are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday if they need assistance using the Ascender/Gradebook program or Google Classroom.The Sept. 12 meeting will start at 5:00 p.m., and those attending will enter through the main front...

By Donnie A. LucasEnrollment for local GED classes has been set for Monday, Sept. 11 at the Shackelford County Library starting at 5:30 p.m., according to instructor Kenzie Fairchild.Anyone interested in enrolling in the free classes must bring a photo identification and Social Security card in...

By Melinda L. LucasA total of seven Albany High newspaper students have been named to the 2022-23 All-State Journalism Staff awarded by the Interscholastic League Press Conference.May graduates Leddie Leech, Ashley Richards, and Mayson Garcia each tallied the points required to earn a position on...

By Donnie A. LucasBoard members of the Albany Chest will meet at 5:15 pm. next Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Feed Store to elect officers and directors.Directors include Chris Beard, Mike Bean, Robert Dacus, and Daivis Gallagher, whose terms end this year.