On Sunday, May 18, members of First Baptist Church contributed the largest single offering in the history of the church to kickstart the Renovation Fund for the church’s historic sanctuary.

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 26, at the Aztec Theater.The service, sponsored by the Albany Lions Club, will begin at 6 p.m.The program will open with a welcome by Lions Club president John Tate, followed by the invocation by Pastor Brad McBee.

The Albany Academic Booster Club is entering a new chapter in 2025, with a transition in leadership and continued momentum in its mission to support academic success in Albany ISD.

By Melinda L. LucasFamilies are invited to celebrate the vibrant culture of Southeast Asia this weekend as the Old Jail Art Center presents a Family Festival, this month honoring Myanmar Heritage. The free event will take place Saturday, May 24, from 1 to 4 p.m., and offers fun for all ages.

By Melinda L. LucasA crowd of almost 350 students, parents and staff attended the annual Academic Banquet on Monday to honor academic excellence of students in a variety of activities including Academic UIL events, journalism, band, FFA, one-act play and FCCLA.

A packed crowd filled the Albany City Council meeting Monday night as dozens of residents, pastors, and visitors urged city leaders to pass an ordinance declaring Albany a “Sanctuary City for the Unborn.

By Melinda L. LucasFollowing a postponement a month ago due to rain, the second consecutive year for that to happen, the 18th annual Albany Classic Car Show went off without a hitch last weekend under clear skies and fair temperatures.

Shackelford County commissioners voted Monday to table a proposed easement agreement from FiberLight, LLC regarding a 60’ x 60’ area at the Law Enforcement Center, citing errors and unresolved questions in the contract.

By Melinda L. LucasThe City of Albany will hold its annual spring cleanup day this Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, offering residents a chance to dispose of large and small unwanted items ahead of the summer’s visitor season.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany Independent School District will host a retirement celebration Tuesday, May 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Nancy Smith Elementary School library, 741 Griffin Road, to honor four longtime educators. The public is invited to attend.