By Sam WallerAlbany Cub Scout Pack 255 made its annual donation of winter clothing to Closet Angels on Monday, Dec. 5.Pack leader Teri Lucas said the yearly project is intended to provide needed items to the clothing ministry.“We try to get winter socks, hats, gloves, thermal underwear, jackets,...

A five-year-old Albany student is fighting cancer with the help of a group of Cub Scouts not much older than she is.What started as a headache for kindergartner Adalyn Kirby quickly turned into something much more.

By Donnie A. LucasOne new positive test for COVID-19 was reported last week based on information provided by Albany’s two health clinics.The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued Tuesday reported one positive test result out of 8 tests administered at the two local clinics for the...

By Donnie A. LucasA total of 560 fresh evergreen wreaths will be placed on the graves of local veterans as part of National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 17.Organized locally by Melinda and Henry Musselman, along with Saundra Nobles, the effort will utilize a number of local...

By Sam WallerThursday playoff games mean the Albany Athletic Booster Club has to move up the schedule of events, and they could be happily forced to move them up even earlier if the Albany Lions extend their season another week.The community pep rally for Albany’s Class 2A Division II state...

By Sam WallerMoran FFA was recognized for finishing fifth in sweepstakes last spring on Monday, Dec. 5 at the Big Country District Banquet at Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene.“All the students enjoyed attending the banquet, which was a nice way to end the LDE season for 2022,” FFA adviser...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners gave the go-ahead to get internet access secured at the county library and discussed the parking lot repaving project, which is nearing completion.A special meeting has been called for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 to conduct a “walk-through” of the...

By Donnie A. LucasThanks to a lot of hard working by volunteers and some cooperation from the weather, the annual Lighted Christmas Parade and drawings associated with the Small Town Saturday came off without a hitch, according to Chamber of Commerce officials.A total of $2,500 in Albany bucks was...

By Melinda L. LucasStarting today, the Old Jail Art Center is hosting a two-week Christmas DIY Drop-In Gift Workshop, with extended evening hours and featuring several different kinds of projects that can be made by ages from elementary to adult.According to the OJAC’s director of education, Erin...

By Donnie A. LucasA blood drive conducted by the Hendrick Regional Blood Center will be held Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Albany High School.The event is sponsored by the AHS Student Council as a way to gain donations from students who meet the requirements, as well as the general public.The drive is...