The Aztec Theater was filled with music Saturday night as a group of local singers took the stage for “Our Songs,” a performance showcasing a wide range of musical favorites. Songs from artists such as Journey, PurePrairieLeague,John Denver, Stevie Nicks, The Turtles, Aretha Franklin, and Al Green filled the air, highlightingthetalentsof 15localsingersbackedbya skilled band of musicians.

Friendship Baptist Church completed its annual HarvestAcresBazaar last Saturday, and according to organizer Danita Johnston, the volunteers had a great day, selling lots of baked goods and other items.

Albany Ministerial Alliance — OFFICERS — President.............. Luke Spraberry V-President............

A number of Albany Junior HighandNancySmith Elementary students are competing in a variety of UIL Academic events next week in Anson. Oral Reading for grade school was held Nov.

Christmas benefit Longtime ag teacher Chris Beard took a commanding lead on the final day of the fourth annual “Turkey Teacher” fundraiser last week, earning the right to dress up in a turkey costume on Friday prior to students being dismissed for the Thanksgiving holidays. A total of $308 in donations was raised through the event, benefiting local children and the elderly in need, according to FCCLA sponsorJenniferMarshall.

Albany students and staff members will return to the classroom on Monday, Dec. 2 after taking a full week of vacation for theThanksgivingholiday.

Starting Dec. 1, The Albany News will implement an all-digital invoicing system for advertising clients.

Those attending Albany’s Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 30 can skip turkey leftovers for one meal and support a worthy cause at the same time.

Anagreementthathas been months in the making was finally approved for filing at Monday morning’s meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners, after a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) was drafted encompassing all county-based fire departments, as well as fromadjoiningcounties.

Shackelford County’s veteranswillbecommemorated for their service and sacrifice Saturday, Dec. 14, withtheNationalWreaths Across America Day.