By Donnie A. LucasThirty-four Albany High School seniors are slated to walk across the stage in the AHS main gym Friday night, May 27 to receive their diplomas, join in the singing of the Alma Mater, and toss their mortar boards in the air marking the end of their high school careers.Commencement...

By Melinda L. LucasRepairs and improvements at the Rock Hill voting site were approved, an update given on progress at the Caldwell Lane bridge, and a retirement plaque presented during the Monday, May 23 meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners.Sherry Garvin, who has worked as the...

By Melinda L. LucasA contract for a new local teacher was approved and another extended to full-time during a special meeting of the Albany ISD board of trustees on Monday, May 23.Albany native Laci Boyett Cook was offered a one-year probationary contract on a motion by Ginny Ivy, seconded by Matt...

By Melinda L. LucasLess than 10 percent, 211 of the county’s 2,288 registered voters, cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary runoff election, most of those as Republicans.

By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany blood drive is set for today, May 26.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.The blood center depends on volunteer blood donors to supply 100 percent of the blood that is used for patient...

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual Splash Day at the Albany city pool is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1.The facility will be open free of charge to the general public from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. to start the beginning of the summer.Savannah Maberry, Meg Walser, and Mikaela Jones are co-managing the pool...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 tests inched up slightly last week as reported by the two local health clinics.County Judge Bob Skelton reported Monday that four positive results out of 12 tests administered were reported to him for the week of May 16-20, an increase of one case...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Study Club will hold its annual Quilt Show during the Fort Griffin Fandangle with a hand-pieced quilt being raffled to raise funds for scholarships given by the club.The Quilt Show will be held the two Fridays and Saturdays during Fandangle, June 17-18 and 24-25, at the...

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School counselors will host a dual-credit meeting in the AHS library starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3.Jenny Scott and Michaela Bradford will present the dual-credit course offerings for the 2022-2023 school year.Eligibility requirements will be discussed, and...

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany band students ended the school year last Thursday with a concert showcasing each band both separately and combined.Several students were also recognized with awards during the program that included several selections from each band’s contest music.Senior Clara Holson was...