Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) FarmServiceAgency(FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2024.

written by local pastors Albany Ministerial Alliance — OFFICERS — President.............. Luke Spraberry V-President............

Closet Angels clothing ministry will be closed during the month of July for volunteers to take vacations and to prepare for the Back to School Bash. TheBacktoSchoolBash is scheduled for 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Kids planning to participate in Vacation Bible later this month can get an early start with a new fun activity that will get underway July 16 with “scripture rocks” hidden in specific areas. Community Vacation Bible School is scheduled for Sunday-Wednesday, July 28-31 at First Baptist Church and the Feed Store.

Sizzlin’SundaysatFirst Baptist Church continue Sunday evening with an Independence Day theme at the home of Ginger and Clint Bumguardner. The celebration will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Elia Hebel graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at the end of the 2024 spring semester. She is the daughter of Rose and Kirk Hebel..

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By Sam Waller The Albany Chamber of Commerce will not hold itsweeklyluncheonFriday, July 5 as the Icehouse Restaurant will be closed over the holiday weekend. Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said lunches will resume Friday, July 12 at the Icehouse.

Chloe Daugherty of Albany was named to theAbilene Christian University Spring 2024 Dean’s Honor Roll. Daugherty is a sophomore majoringinChildand Family Services.

Entries are being accepted for the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association’s Three-Person Scramble, scheduled for Saturday-Sunday,July2021 at Albany Golf Course. Proceeds from the event benefit the Association, which puts on the county livestock show.