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4-Hers practice Food Challenge

2 years ago By Sam Waller

More than 20 Shackelford County 4-H members took part in a mock Food Challenge on Saturday, Dec. 2 at The Feed Store.

Participants in Shackelford County 4-H Shooting Sports accept a donation this week from Commercial Insurance Solutions and Justin Trail designated specifically for the program. The $2,000 “check,” proceeds from an annual dove hunt and raffle fundraiser, was presented during Monday night’s 4-H Christmas party at the Feed Store. Other recent 4-H events include a mock Food Challenge over the weekend, with 20-plus team members competing. Courtesy Photo

WORDS about the WORD

2 years ago By Paul Johnston Friendship Baptist

he should be evident in your home. Pray over the rooms in your house, pray for your family, and pray for visitors to your home. Having a home filled with Jesuskeepsusconnectedto thevine.John15:5“ Iamthe vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit,apartfrommeyoucan do nothing.”

Alliance applications available Sunday

2 years ago By Melinda L. Lucas

Families and individuals who want to apply for this year’s Albany Ministerial Alliance Christmas Program are reminded that they should attend one of seven county church services this Sunday, Dec. 10 in order to fill out an application.

Children’s choir to present musical

2 years ago By Sam Waller

The First Baptist Church Albany children’s choir will present its production of “The Agape League”musicalSaturday, Dec. 9 in the FBC sanctuary.

Lacey Anderson, who is directing a children’s choir along with Rachel Williams, positions part of the set for Saturday’s performance of “The Agape League.” About a dozen local children have been working on the musical for several months. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

AHS/AJHS MENUS

2 years ago By News Staff

— Dec. 11 - 15 Monday - country fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, okra, strawberries Tuesday - chicken fajita, rice (HS only), charro beans,, fresh carrots, hot apples Wednesday - pizza, gardensalad,savorygreen beans, peaches Thursday - popcorn chicken, roll, steamed corn, broccoli cup, fresh fruit Friday- stuffed baked potato, tomato cup, snowball salad.

School schedule could be adjusted

2 years ago By Donnie A. Lucas

AllAlbany students will be released early today (Thursday) at 12:30 p.m. thanks to the semifinal playoff game set for 6:00 p.m.

2 years ago By News Staff

˚ LUNCH MENUS Monday - steak fingers, gravy, potatoes, okra, roll, fruit Tuesday - hot ham & cheese,beans,carrots,cinnamon apple, frozen treat Wednesday - pizza, salad, green beans, fruit Thursday - popcorn chicken, roll, corn, broccoli, apples, cookie Friday - hot dog, potatoes, tomato cup, snowball salad ˚ PRINCIPAL’SPOINTS Nancy Smith c ontinues to see great success this week. Students and teachers are busy in classrooms as we near the end of the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year.