By Melinda L. LucasDespite a last-minute change of presenters, First Baptist Church of Albany was able to host its annual Bible presentation for the Albany senior class.The event and the traditional Coke float party was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday with almost all graduating seniors and family members...

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual Splash Day at the Albany city pool is scheduled for Thursday, June 1.The facility will be open free of charge to the general public from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. to start the beginning of the summer.Meg Walser is managing the pool this year.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Dance Theater Company will present its 73rd Annual Recital on Saturday, June 3.The free performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Albany High School auditorium.There are eight featured seniors in this year’s recital, including Presley Green, Leddie...

By Melinda L. LucasAfter several game cancellations and delays because of conflicts, absences, and occasional bad weather, photos of all spring youth league teams have been completed by the Albany News staff.All-star and tournament teams might be taken over the next few weeks, but all regular...

By Sam WallerThe co-ed Midnight Slow Pitch Softball Tournament to benefit the Albany Softball Association still has eight openings for its 16-team field as the entry deadline arrives.Deadline to register teams for the event, which benefits the Albany Softball Association, is Thursday, May 25...

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store’s second annual Powder Puff flag football game took some juggling of schedules to get in after being delayed because of wet grounds earlier this month, but eventually accomplished its task.Senior Briley Tabor was involved in four touchdowns as the Pink team (seniors and...

Albany High School graduating senior Ella Webb has been awarded the Nancy and Ted Paup Big  Country Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD will put the finishing touches on the 2022-23 school year at 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, with high school graduation at Cisco College Auditorium.Eight seniors will receive their diplomas, doubling last year’s senior class.Chloe Hendricks has been named valedictorian, with Emily...

By Sam WallerAfter months of planning and fundraising, members of the Albany High School Class of 2023 will enjoy the fruits of their Labors Friday, May 26 with the annual Project Graduation party.The final touches are being applied this week by parents and community members in charge of the event.

By Donnie A. LucasA crowd of over 360 students, parents, and staff attended the annual Academic Banquet on Monday to honor academic excellence of students in a variety of activities including academic UIL events, journalism, band, FFA, one-act play, and FCCLA.Sponsored by The Feed Store, Albany...