Flag football teams head into playoffs

TwoteamsintheAlbany NFL Flag Football League remained undefeated as the league entered the final games of the schedule this week. Thefinalregular-season games were set Monday, Oct.
An Albany All-Star team of second and third graders had the opportunity to play in a tournament at UT Arlington and AT&T Stadium last weekend. The team members were selected by all local flag football coaches. Courtesy Photo

JASON BEARD

Jason Seth Beard, 51, of Albany completed his earthly journey Oct. 17, 2023 in Albany.
JASON BEARD

Food show winners to advance

EightShackelfordCounty 4-Hers qualified for district competition Saturday, Oct. 21 with their efforts at the county food show held at Bethel Assembly.
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WORDS about the WORD

“ So the LORD made a covenant with Abram that day and said, “I have given this land to your descendants, all the way from the border of Egypt to the great Euphrates River.” -Genesis 15:18-19 (NLT) Recent events have laid heavy on my heart, mind, and soul (perhaps yours as well): The evil that has unfolded in the nation of Israel. The barbarity and willful slaughter, rape, and butchery of babies, children, women, men, the young and the old. It is sickening, appalling and demonic. How canwepossiblycomprehend this madness? This wickedness?
BRAD McBEE

Red Ribbon Week continues

The 2023 Red Ribbon Week campaign is winding down, but organizers still have events planned for the final two days on Thursday and Friday. Students at both the elementary and secondary campuses have been involved in dress-up days, contests, and daily tokens to remind them to stay away from drugs and alcohol.
Secondary counselor Brittney Harmon (l), dressed as one of her favorite movie characters on one of five dress-up days, goes over some of the suggestions for Red Ribbon Week with fellow educator Jennifer Marshall. Prizes will be awarded for the best posters and door decorations. Donnie Lucas / Albany News