The March distribution pickup dates for the commodity food program will be Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8. Distribution will be at Moran City Hall on Thursday and at the rear door of theJPofficeonFriday,9:0011:00 a.m.

Just in time for spring sports and other warm weather outdoor activities, Daylight Saving Time (DST)returnsthisSunday, March 10 at 2:00 a.m. Most of the United States officially begins DST every year on the second Sunday in March, and changes back to standard time on the first Sunday in November.

Albanyschooltrusteesmetin aspecialsessionatnoononMonday, March 4, spending almost $720,000, some from previous safety monies, but most from the more recent “Cycle I” grant funding, for safety projects.

♦ Incumbent commissioner Steve Riley kept his seat in Shackelford County’s precinct 1, fending off challenger Bobby Williams in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. Riley garnered 62 percent of the 213 ballots cast in precinct 1, where there are 577 registered voters.