By Sam WallerThe downtown area and a large section of Albany was left without power for several hours early on Oct. 27 because of a thunderstorm that downed a tree.“All of downtown from the courthouse and the southwest part of town was out from about midnight until about 5:00 a.m.,” Albany police...

By Melinda L. LucasLess than 200 local voters turned out for this week’s Constitutional Amendment Election, about 8.6 percent of those registered in Shackelford County.

By Sam WallerThe Albany NFL Flag Football League began the second half of its season Saturday, Oct. 23 with all three division races still undecided.Games are played at the high school baseball field.The league has two more weeks of play remaining before conducting its Super Bowl week Nov....

By Sam WallerQuail hunting season opens Saturday across the state with seasons for white-tailed deer and Turkey to start Nov. 6.Game Warden Jacob Mort said the outlook for quail is average to slightly below average in Shackelford County.“There are some birds around,” Mort said.

The Albany News’ 16th annual holiday recipe section will be published in one month, with favorite recipes being solicited from all ages of current and former Albany and Moran chefs and bakers.“We’ve had really good response since we started publishing the recipe guides, and we’re looking forward to...

By Sam WallerBig Sexy Smokers claimed titles in three categories, and Lesley Jones won two Saturday at the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Home of the Hereford Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament at Webb Park.The event was organized as a fundraiser for new holiday decorations put up throughout...

By Donnie A. LucasRunning Man, which has become an Albany tradition, is set for Saturday night, Oct. 30 starting and ending at The Feed Store.Billed as the ultimate hide-n-seek game for youth, the event will blanket the streets and alleys of Albany as participants are dropped off in teams to make...

By Sam WallerNeighbors in Need will soon be known as the Local Exchange as the ministry looks to streamline operations.“For now, the name change is just for Neighbors in Need,” Lori Reames, director of Closet Angels, said.

By Donnie A. LucasLocal senior citizens might get the “warm and fuzzies” more easily this winter thanks to a blanket drive organized by a local resident and being facilitated by First Baptist Church.FBC member Stephen Gleitz formulated the plan to “Cover Our Seniors,” collecting new blankets to be...

By Donnie A. LucasMixed in with traditional trick or treat youngsters on Sunday evening will be the Albany Jr./Sr. High Student Council members seeking donations to the Albany Chest with their annual Trick-or-Treat For Change Project.The council will be divided into groups and canvass the town...