By Sam WallerAlbany FFA competed in the Big Country District Leadership Development Event on Nov. 15 at Cisco College, winning a Sweepstakes award.The FFA program received a banner commemorating the achievement Monday at the Area IV FFA banquet at Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene.At the...

By Sam WallerThe Old Jail Art Center has been promoting  Christmas spirit with an artistic flair this month, starting with free marionette shows earlier this week and continuing with the family festival on Saturday, Dec. 18.Family Festival“Posadas” will highlight Christmas celebrations in Mexico on...

By Sam WallerToys from the local Toys for Tots campaign may be picked up Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Youth Center.Marine SSgt.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County 4-H Club service projects scheduled for next week will take place as planned on Wednesday, Dec. 15.After that, it depends on the Albany Lions football team.Local 4-Hers had planned three days of leaf raking to take advantage of early-release days from school.If...

By Melinda L. LucasLion fans can continue showing their belief in the 2021 Albany football team by joining the community send-off on Thursday (today), Dec. 9, at 12:15 p.m. in the downtown area and along Main Street.The Lions are headed for Lubbock to battle the Stratford Elks in the semifinals of...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Ministerial Alliance’s Christmas Basket food drive will receive its first delivery of food items Monday before preparing to deliver the baskets the next weekend.With 100-plus families and individuals on the list, donations are still needed to cover costs, and volunteers are...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive ­COVID-19 test results rose last week to 27, according to a report issued by Shackelford County judge Bob Skelton.A total of 66 tests were administered at the three local testing sites, with a combined total of 27 positive results during Nov. 29 through the...

By Sam WallerTwenty-seven winners, including two multiple winners, were announced Tuesday morning in a drawing for 1,500 Albany Bucks conducted by the Albany Chamber of Commerce.Lucy Carter was drawn three times, winning 150 Albany Bucks, and Sandy Shirley won twice in the drawing held at Vintage...

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral local candidates for the March 1 primary elections officially completed the filing process on Tuesday, well ahead of the Dec. 13 filing deadline.Two prospective candidates who picked up the required paperwork had yet to turn in their petitions and applications to get on...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District has welcomed four new faculty members for the 2021-22 school year, including three who are in their first year as full-time teachers.New faculty members are Minnie Denson, Alyssa Gregg, Kassiah Hudson, and Bryce Hughes.Minnie DensonAt the high...