By Donnie A. LucasOpen registration for GED classes continues weekly on Monday and Tuesday nights at the Shackelford County Library, according to local instructor Kenzie Fairchild.Classes started Monday with three students enrolling; however, students are free to begin the program at any...

By Donnie A. LucasIt was a banner year at the 37th annual First Impressions pig sale benefiting the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association on Sunday, including the largest number of pigs sold, most buyers, and the highest gross sales.According to organizer Mike Parsons, a total of 128...

By Sam WallerA total of 18 participants took part in the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s community garage sale Saturday, Sept. 9.Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said the event went well.“I reprinted maps a couple of times Saturday morning,” Lehew said. “It was very busy.

By Melinda L. LucasTwo artists will be featured in the Old Jail Art Center’s fall exhibitions, scheduled to open at the local museum with a members’ reception and dinner on Saturday, Sept. 23.The evening is free to all OJAC members, who are asked to RSVP by next Tuesday, Sept. 19.Memberships range...

By Melinda L. LucasApplication forms for Albany Chest funds are now available at both local banks and The Albany News, with a deadline of Friday, Sept. 29.Forms can also be requested by email at news@thealbanynews.net.Funding requests, which are mandatory to be able to receive Chest monies, will be...

By Sam WallerFive Moran FFA students exhibited heifers last week at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo in Abilene.Zech Henderson, Caleb York, Kacenda Thompkins, MaeKayla Kersey, and Landon Herrell all showed in the Other Registered Breeds division.Herrell placed fourth, York eighth, Kersey ninth,...

By Donnie A. LucasA ribbon cutting is set for 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Shackelford County Show Barn to give the public and involved officials a look at the recently improved facility.The ribbon cutting is being sponsored by the Albany Chamber of Commerce immediately following the usual Friday lunch...

By Donnie A. LucasDallas resident Jason Harlow received a last-minute call in January from an Albany friend urging him to come out to eat and celebrate one last time at the famed Ft. Griffin General Merchandise Restaurant and Beehive Saloon before it closed.He says he never could have dreamed where...

By Sam WallerAfter weeks of planning, it’s time for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s community-wide garage sale to be held Saturday, Sept. 9 at locations around town.Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said she was still fielding inquiries earlier this week as the registration deadline neared.“We had...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD trustees passed a budget for the 2023-2024 school year during a special early morning session on Aug. 31, meeting the required state deadline.They also okayed the proposed tax rate of 73.80 cents cents per $100 valuation, including the state-allowed “five golden...