By Donnie A. LucasJunior high and high school students and even members of the community can vote with donations for their “favorite” teachers or staff member, with the winner becoming a turkey for a day.The recently revived FCCLA Chapter is raising funds to purchase Christmas gifts for local needy...

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Junior High drama class will be presenting the comedy “The Trial of Goldilocks” by Joseph Robinette for the public on Tuesday, Nov. 16 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the auditorium.The play will also be presented as the Junior High One-Act Play contest in Stamford on Nov....

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany city manager Billy Holson went through the city’s capital improvments budget, with the mid-term point in the fiscal year having passed recently.The council  approved a five-year capital improvements plan along with the regular budget in March, which Holson explained would...

By Sam WallerPlans are gearing up to collect applications and funding for a number of local holiday programs, ranging from those providing for children through senior adults.ResourceCare works hand in hand with Toys for Tots, asking community members to help them provide holiday presents to all of...

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners and elected officials met Monday, Nov. 8 to authorize the next step in purchasing new voting machines and also approved the repair of a damaged fire alarm panel at the Courthouse.They plan to meet again this Friday, Nov. 12 to hear public comment...

By Donnie A. LucasWhile the number of positive COVID-19 cases reported for last week remains lower than most  double-digit reports since August, there was a slight rise in positive results over the previous week.A combined report from the three testing locations in Albany listed eight positive...

By Melinda L. LucasAn early deadline has been set for the Nov. 25 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and print schedule.All advertising, including classified ads, and news copy must be received no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 22.

By Donnie A. LucasThe filing period for March 2022 primary elections officially opened on Saturday, Nov. 13, although the Shackelford County Courthouse will not be open until Monday, Nov. 15 for candidates to obtain the required paperwork.Several county-wide offices and two precinct commissioners...

By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County veterans and families are invited to attend a Veterans Day celebration at the high school gym on Thursday (today) beginning at 11:00 a.m.Several musical presentations are planned by various school groups including the third grade music classes, the Albany...

By Donnie A. LucasA sure sign that the holiday season is near, the annual bazaar hosted at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church is set for Saturday after a one-year lapse due to the pandemic.The event has a storied history originating in 1900, missing fewer than a handful of years due to wars and...