Monthly archive

Local campus ‘locked down’ briefly

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

A lockdown at the Albany secondary campus on Tuesday, ordered as the result of an altercation taking place a few blocks away, lasted just a few minutes, but ended with a local man arrested and charged with two counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer, along with a secondary charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. According to Albany police chief Mike House, he and chief deputy Jason Price were dispatched a little after noon to investigategunshotsbeingfired neartheAEPelectricsubstation on Hwy.

William Beckmann to perform

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Tickets are still available for the May 18 concert in the Albany Live series featuring William Beckmann at theAztec Theater. The local concert series also announced that a second performance night has been added for the Pat Green show in June.

City plans to open pool June 1

2 years ago By Ginger Bartee

The City of Albany is gearing up for summer fun with the hiring of a new pool manager and several lifeguards for the upcoming season. The pool will open on Saturday, June 1 with Splash Day.

Fandangle practice to start May 13

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

Rehearsals for the four summer performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will start on Monday, May 13 with a new practice schedule that should be easier on performers this season. According to Fandangle artistic director Lorna Ayers, the rehearsals will be different this year than in the past.

Academic banquet set May 6

2 years ago By Ginger Bartee

The 2024 Albany Jr./ Sr. High School Academic Banquet will be held Monday, May 6 at the high school gym.

Seniors face full schedule of events

2 years ago By Ginger Bartee

A whirlwind of activities is about to begin as members of the Albany High School Class of 2024 face a busy May schedule, ending with commencement exercises on May 24. Photographs have already been turned in for the senior slide show, and one baby picture per senior should also be delivered to the Albany News for the annualgraduationsection.

Day Camp registration now open

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

With the school year winding down, summer is about to kick off, and registration is now open for ResourceCare’s Day Camp 2024 set July 15-19 and 22-26. Programs assistant Ragan Riley noted that the event is two consecutive weeks rather than there being an open week in between like there was last year.

Powder Puff game slated Sunday

2 years ago By Ginger Bartee

Senior and freshman girls will square off against the junior and sophomore girls in this year’s powder puff football game sponsored by the Feed Store. The game will be played at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

WORDS about the WORD

2 years ago By Paul Johnston Friendship Baptist Church Warrior For Christ

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Exactly what does it mean to deny yourself? Most times it means doing things you don’t want to do or don’t feel prepared to do.

Student volunteers earn awards

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

FiveAlbanyHighSchool seniors were awarded scholarships from Closet Angels last weekend in a brief announcement ceremony Sundayafterchurch at the ministry’s building. Chosen as recipients because of their service over the past few years were Shelby Honea, Emily Martin, Trinity McBee, Ashley Sanchez, and Austin Sanchez.