The Albany Lions boys basketball team put in a busy first week of its season, with five games, going 4-1. The Lions open their district schedule Saturday, Dec.

The Albany Lady Lions made their first appearance in District 10-2A basketball competition last week, dropping a home game to Hawley in their only action. The Lady Lions had the district bye Tuesday, Dec.

Localresidentscanhave a traditional holiday meal on Christmas Day without going to the trouble of preparingandcleaningup. Or paying for it.

The Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association is starting its final fundraising push ahead of the 2025 county livestock show.

The start of a new year is a time for celebrating, and local officials, along with emergency responders remind county residents to make sure that any fireworks used in the festivities are handled safely and legally.

The Albany Chest is a little over 65 percent toward its fundraising goalasthe2024campaign begins winding down. AlbanyChesttreasurer KalicoLeechsaidthefund has raised $31,535.75 as of Tuesday, Dec.

The Albany PTO will host its first-ever Christmas Movie Night this Friday, Dec. 20, at the Aztec Theater.

Volunteer Zack Waggoner was named ‘Firefighter of the Year’ during theAlbanyVolunteer FireDepartment’sannual awards presentation and Christmas party.

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written by local pastors ALBANY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE — OFFICERS — President............. LUKE SPRABERRY V-President...........