By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for the June performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle are underway, with various scene practices being held on Sunday through Thursday evenings at the Prairie Theater.The dates for the 85th anniversary shows are June 16-17 and June 23-24.

By Sam WallerThe city of Albany made a favorable impression on those taking part in the 34th leg of the Old Glory Relay when it passed through town on Thursday, May 4.The Old Glory Relay is a coast-to-coast trip with military veterans carrying a U.S. flag.

By Donnie A. LucasNames of veterans who are deceased are being sought to add to the veterans memorial markers located on the Shackelford County Courthouse square.Anyone who has family or friends who were veterans and who have now passed on should contact Mary Kay O’Connor as soon as possible.

By Sam WallerShackelford County cattle producers have the opportunity to take part in a range management program being offered by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension.The program, which offers three continuing education units, will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, at Abilene Christian University’s...

By Melinda L. LucasTwo Albany High School students will be among the best in the state next week in the UIL Academic Meet at the University of Texas in Austin.Junior Sidney Russell and sophomore Avery Everitt will both compete in the feature writing contest at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17.The...

By Donnie A. LucasIt truly was a “Night to Remember” for Albany High School juniors and seniors along with their guests at the 2023 Prom held Saturday night at the Whitney Theatre.Attendees were hit with rain and even dodged small hail as they arrived for the festivities, and again had to contend...

By Donnie A. LucasOver 140 students will be recognized for academic achievement during the Albany Junior/Senior High School Academic Banquet on Monday, May 15 in the main gym starting at 7:00 p.m.The annual event is sponsored by Albany ISD, the Feed Store and the AJSHS Academic Booster Club, with...

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany school bands will present a spring concert on Thursday, May 18 in the high school auditorium, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the sixth grade band.The fifth grade band will take the stage at 6:45 p.m., followed by the seventh grade and the high school band at 7:30 p.m.The...

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store is taking another shot at playing its Powder Puff  flag football game at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The event was postponed from Sunday, May 7, after rain left the field unplayable.“I’ll never complain about rain,” Feed Store director...

By Sam WallerCloset Angels and The Local Exchange will both be open Saturday, May 13.Director Lori Reames said The Local Exchange, located at 609 Railroad St. next to the fire station, will be open 9:00-11:00 a.m., with Closet Angels operating under its usual “second Saturday” hours of 10:00 a.m....