By Donnie A. LucasVeterans in the Albany Cemetery will once again be honored during the National Wreaths Across America Day scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18, with local volunteers fanning out across the cemetery to place the fresh evergreen wreaths on 525 graves.A brief ceremony is planned starting...

The Albany Chamber of Commerce will not hold a weekly luncheonon Friday because of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.In addition, the Shackelford County Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, and senior games on Friday are also cancelled due to the...

By Melinda L. LucasThe long-standing ownership issue at the Rock Hill School voting site has finally been resolved, Shackelford County commissioners learned at Monday’s regular meeting.Commissioners also took action on an emergency adjustment in the budget to accommodate payment for an easement on...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 test results increased slightly over the last week based on statistics from one of the three testing facilties, according to county judge Bob Skelton on Monday.The Shackelford County Health Clinic reported 16 positive tests for last week, with...

By Sam WallerThe Lighted Christmas Parade will top off Albany’s Small Town Saturday celebration this weekend, wrapping up a full day of events and Christmas shopping in the downtown area.“Just come out and celebrate Albany,” Albany Chamber of Commerce manager Mary Beth Jones said.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral incumbents and two newcomers have started the process of filing for the May 1 primary elections, although none had officially completed the required paperwork as of press time on Monday.The filing deadline for the 2022 primary elections is Dec. 13, with party candidates...

By Sam WallerMoran High School’s senior class presented a Veterans Day program last Thursday with each class member performing a separate part.“We had two veterans attend and some family of other veterans attend,” principal Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerAll seven players on the Moran volleyball team were honored with inclusion on the All-District 6-2A team.Johnnie Hise was voted to the first team with Hannah Rogers being named to the second team.Receiving honorable mention were Emily Murk, Harmony Slaughter, Alli Scott, Alyssa Allred,...

Photo packages of local flag football teams and individuals have been printed and are now available.Parents who paid in advance or who have valid accounts can pick up their packages at The Albany News office.Others can be ordered when they are paid.

By Sam WallerRegistration deadline is Friday, Nov. 19 for fifth and sixth grade boys and girls wanting to play in the local youth basketball league.Organizer Clint Chapman said the teams will begin practicing after Thanksgiving.“We’re going to start just as soon as we can,” he said.Games will start...