By Melinda L. Lucas“Sight For All,” a free preliminary vision screening event in Albany is set for this Saturday, April 29 in Friendship Baptist Church’s Activity Building.Sponsored by the Albany Lions Club, the four-hour clinic is open to ages 2 and older from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and checks...

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for the summer production of the Fort Griffin Fandangle will start on May 7 with the children’s numbers and continue almost nightly throughout the rest of the month and during June.General rehearsals for major scenes will also begin the week of May 8, with practice held...

By Sam WallerDeadline for horse validation in advance of the Shackelford County Horse Show is Monday, May 1.The inaugural show, which gained approval from the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association earlier this month, is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6 at the Fikes Arena on FM...

By Sam WallerThe garden work day at the Ben Richey Boys Ranch Albany location has been tentatively rescheduled for Wednesday, May 3, weather permitting.Weekend showers delayed the event from the original April 23 date.Organizer Alicia Burton said the goal is to provide the Boys Ranch with a steady...

By Donnie A. LucasWith teacher and staff appreciation week just a couple of weeks away, two local organizations have opted to honor school personnel a week early.The annual Ben Richey Boys Ranch dinner for teachers and staff is set for Tuesday, May 2 at the pavilion at the ranch.

By Sam WallerProject Graduation fund­raising efforts are winding down as commencement ceremonies are now less than a month away.The 33 members of the Albany High School Class of 2023 will graduate Friday, May 26.

By Melinda L. LucasOrganizations planning to award scholarships at the 2023 Albany High School graduation exercises on Friday, May 26 are asked to report their scholarship amounts and recipients by Wednesday, May 10.Ann Riley at the AHS office is organizing the scholarship announcement and...

Parents of Albany High School graduating seniors are reminded to gather baby pictures for The Albany News’ upcoming graduation section.Pictures are due by the end of next week, on Thursday, May 4, if possible.Parents need to select a clear, sharp baby picture of their graduate, preferably a face...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Ministerial Alliance will conduct local observance of the National Day of Prayer at noon Thursday, May 4 at Bank Park.The theme for this year’s event, chosen by the NDP task force, is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much,” based on James 5:16.Pastor Brad McBee of...

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store will host an evening of praise and worship at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 30 to cele­brate the fifth Sunday of the month.Organizer Kyle Viertel said the the program will include a number of songs, a spoken word message, and possibly a time to share testimony.“The plan is...