By Melinda L. LucasSeveral local government entities have set or are in the process of scheduling meetings to approve budgets and/or tax rates, including the following:•Shackelford County: Sept. 7, budget hearing 9:00 a.m., tax rate hearing 9:30 a.m. – Courthouse•City of Albany: Sept. 11, regular...

By Sam WallerThe 37th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale will christen the renovated Shackelford County Livestock Show Barn with 135 show pigs to be auctioned offThe longest-running livestock sale in the U.S., benefitting youth who participate in the county stock show, is set for...

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host and participate in the third annual “Never Forget” Memorial Walk next Monday morning, Sept. 11 on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001.The event will again be held at the Shackelford County...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Volunteer Fire Department held its second “Birds and Burgers” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 2 during the opening weekend of dove season, serving more meals than last year with virtually no wait.With 230 hamburgers sold, the volunteers considered it a huge success.

By Donnie A. LucasBoard members of the Albany Chest will meet at 5:15 pm. next Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Feed Store to elect officers and directors.Directors include Chris Beard, Mike Bean, Robert Dacus, and Daivis Gallagher, whose terms end this year.

By Melinda L. LucasA total of seven Albany High newspaper students have been named to the 2022-23 All-State Journalism Staff awarded by the Interscholastic League Press Conference.May graduates Leddie Leech, Ashley Richards, and Mayson Garcia each tallied the points required to earn a position on...

By Donnie A. LucasEnrollment for local GED classes has been set for Monday, Sept. 11 at the Shackelford County Library starting at 5:30 p.m., according to instructor Kenzie Fairchild.Anyone interested in enrolling in the free classes must bring a photo identification and Social Security card in...

By Donnie A. LucasParents of students attending Nancy Smith Elementary are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday if they need assistance using the Ascender/Gradebook program or Google Classroom.The Sept. 12 meeting will start at 5:00 p.m., and those attending will enter through the main front...

By Donnie A. LucasA new federal program started Sept. 1 for students who have been identified as eligible to receive reduced-price meals to now get free breakfast through the 2024-2025 school year.The funding is part of a program authorized by the Federal Agriculture Department, but only applies to...

By Sam WallerMothers Day Out childcare program begins its new year Friday, Sept. 8 with a full enrollment.Director Meg Walser, who previously served as a teacher for several years, said 20 children ages 1 to 5 will meet 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian...