By Melinda L. LucasA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, Oct. 12.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.The blood center depends on volunteer blood donors to supply 100 percent of the...

By Melinda L. LucasAs scheduled, Albany families can pick up their October food commodities this Friday, Oct. 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with Moran distribution scheduled the day before on Thursday, Oct. 5.Moran delivery is set for 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. today at Moran City Hall, while Albany...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County elected officials met Friday morning, Sept. 29 for a special session with one goal in mind – to open and award bids for three different services in time for a Oct. 1 start date and new fiscal year.However, they ended up adjourning with no action taken just a...

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Home School Co-op held its first system-wide program Friday, Sept. 29, with about 50 students in attendance at The Feed Store.The program studied the life cycle of butterflies, with the Abilene Zoo showing animals.

By Melinda L. LucasThe last day to register to vote in the Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment election is next Tuesday, Oct. 10, delayed a day because of Columbus Day.

By Donnie A. LucasNominees and other class royalty were selected last week for Albany High’s homecoming set for Friday, Oct. 20.The homecoming celebration will kick off with a parade at 5:00 p.m. down Main Street around the courthouse and back to the football field.The parade is open to the public...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Fandangle Association has set its annual membership meeting for next Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Studebaker building (Musselman office), located at 324 South 2nd St.The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m., with four positions on the board of directors up for election and the vote on...

By Donnie A. LucasAn important assembly on the dangers of rapidly increasing use of the drug Fentanyl will be presented to students in grades 6-12 next Thursday, Oct. 12 at the high school auditorium.Parents and the general public are urged to attend to learn more about the illegal Fentanyl...

By Melinda L. LucasAn open house showcasing the organizations and activities receiving financial support from the Academic Booster Club is planned for this Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Feed Store.The time of food and fellowship to thank donors will be 2:00-4:00 p.m.A fundraising campaign is currently...

By Donnie A. LucasThe canned and non-perishable foods being collected by students at both the elementary and the secondary schools to benefit the local food bank is entering its final few days with the deadline set for Monday, Oct. 9.Monday is a student holiday, but the campuses should be open for...