It had been 626 days since Adam Hill last played in a football game—his final snap for Albany coming in the 2023 state championship at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2023.

Despite the 2025 dove season opening on a Monday, hunters in Shackelford County reported a day that met, or even exceeded, expectations – and expectations were high.

The Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association is expecting its biggest turnout yet for the 39th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Shackelford County Show Barn.

Airman 1st Class Briley Tabor, a 2023 graduate of Albany High School, recently completed Basic Military Training for the United States Air Force.

Albany’s annual Citywide Garage Sale is set for this Saturday, Sept. 6, and organizers say the event is shaping up to be another busy one with strong local participation and plenty of out-of-town interest.“We’ve already got almost 10 registered garage sales, and several others have reached out but...

The Albany News will debut a new and improved fall/winter visitor guide this year, shifting from its traditional square, newspaper-style format to a more polished magazine-style publication.Publisher David Waller, who played a key role in developing the latest Abilene visitor guide, is bringing...

Congressman Jodey Arrington spoke at the Aztec Theater on Wednesday, August 20, where he met with local citizens and leaders to reflect on his service and discuss the challenges facing the nation.Reflections on service and legislative wins

Shackelford County is shaping up to be one of the best spots in the state for dove hunting as the 2025–26 season begins Monday, Sept. 1.Game Warden Jacob Mort said conditions point to another record-breaking year.“Last year was a record, and this year looks even better,” Mort said.

The Shackelford County Commissioners Court handled a full agenda at its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 25, addressing items ranging from drought conditions to courthouse projects and upcoming elections.Burn ban extendedWith dry conditions persisting, commissioners voted to extend the county’s burn...

What started as a fun question in The Albany News Kids Corner back in February has turned into a popular new addition at Nancy Smith Elementary. When asked what they would do if they were mayor for a day, many young students said they’d build a gaga pit at the school.