By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host and participate in the third annual “Never Forget” Memorial Walk next Monday morning, Sept. 11 on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Volunteer Fire Department held its second “Birds and Burgers” fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 2 during the opening weekend of dove season, serving more meals than last year with virtually no wait.With 230 hamburgers sold, the volunteers considered it a huge success.

By Donnie A. LucasBoard members of the Albany Chest will meet at 5:15 pm. next Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Feed Store to elect officers and directors.Directors include Chris Beard, Mike Bean, Robert Dacus, and Daivis Gallagher, whose terms end this year. All are eligible to serve another term.

By Melinda L. LucasA total of seven Albany High newspaper students have been named to the 2022-23 All-State Journalism Staff awarded by the Interscholastic League Press Conference.

By Donnie A. LucasEnrollment for local GED classes has been set for Monday, Sept. 11 at the Shackelford County Library starting at 5:30 p.m., according to instructor Kenzie Fairchild.

By Donnie A. LucasParents of students attending Nancy Smith Elementary are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday if they need assistance using the Ascender/Gradebook program or Google Classroom.The Sept. 12 meeting will start at 5:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasA new federal program started Sept. 1 for students who have been identified as eligible to receive reduced-price meals to now get free breakfast through the 2024-2025 school year.

By Sam WallerMothers Day Out childcare program begins its new year Friday, Sept. 8 with a full enrollment.Director Meg Walser, who previously served as a teacher for several years, said 20 children ages 1 to 5 will meet 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany is offering a Parents Night Out childcare program once a month starting Saturday, Sept. 16.The program offers a fun-filled night for children six weeks old through sixth grade.

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store will hold its second Fifth Quarter youth gathering Friday, Sept. 8 following Albany’s home football game against Seymour.The postgame events are sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance and are open to all junior high and high school students.