Speed limits set for 3 county roads

IT company rep gathers information Following the required public hearing at the beginning of Monday’s meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners, the elected officials voted unanimously to enact 35 mile per hour speed limits on three county roads within Precinct 1.
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Red Ribbon events end Friday

Red Ribbon Week ends Friday,Nov.1whenawards for contest posters are announced at Nancy Smith Elementary. Last Friday, secondary campus class doors were judged with the following results: Firstplace,Mrs.Waters’ class, “Twister,” featuring a drug free Glenn Powell; second place, Mrs.
Secondary counselor Cheyenne Case (l) shows AHS students Lathin Brownlee (c) and Donald McCullough (r) some of the give-away items for Red Ribbon Week. Activities for the 2024 events are winding down with elementary poster winners to be named Friday. Donnie Lucas / Albany News

Turkey teacher contest starts

For the fourth year in a row, the Albany FCCLA chapter is conducting its Turkey Teacher Contest. Students vote with $1 donations to select a secondary teacher or staff member to wear a turkey costume all day on Friday, Nov.
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Cause for Paws launches donation options

Albany’sCauseforPaws is introducing two new options for those wishing to donate to the program, a QR code or the PayPal app. A QR code can be found with this article, on Cause for Paws social media outlets, or located at Salt Creek Veterinary Clinic.
Cause for Paws launches donation options

Young Explorers study feasts in Leviticus

Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church Young Explorers class is digging into the fall feasts of Leviticus 23 this year in its endeavor to equip students with an overview of the structure and story of the Bible.
Participants and volunteers unload cane used to build a “sukkah” recently as part of a special Bible study of the Jewish feasts. The students also camped out overnight in the church courtyard as a part of the project. Courtesy Photo

Recipes needed by Nov. 8

The Albany News’ 19th 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.
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WORDS about the WORD

The world offers us a path of fleeting pleasures which ends in death and destruction. However, the Lord beckons ustofollowHimandtowalk on His path of light and life where our hearts will be truly joyful. Jesus said, “ I am the way, and the truth, and the life.
MICHAEL ATMAR

Bazaar planned Nov. 9

Members of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church resume one of Albany’s longest-running traditions with their annual bazaar. The event, which is organized by the church’s Sallie Matthews Circle, has been held almost annually for more than a century, with very few exceptions.
Kalico Leech (l) and Claire Ware (r) get home-canned jams and jellies ready to go as they and other MMPC members make preparations for this year’s annual Christmas Bazaar.. Complete with baked goods and a traditional Thanksgiving meal, the event is set for Nov. 9. Donnie Lucas / Albany News
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