By Sam WallerEntry deadline is drawing closer for the First Baptist Church youth ministry’s fundraising volleyball tournament.Deadline is Sunday, March 19, and entry fees are due by then.The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, March 25 at the Albany High School gym.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels will be closed over spring break, which this year is Monday-Friday, March 13-17.The ministry typically follows the school closure schedule and shuts down during school holidays.

By Sam WallerExhibitors from the 2023 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show have until Saturday, April 1 to write thank you notes to bidders and complete other obligations.Show participants must place their finished notes in a stamped, addressed envelope ready for mailing.

By Sam WallerMoran senior Emily Murk, who was recently named Outstanding Performer at the District 13-1A One Act Play contest has committed to Cisco College for theater.“Emily is our very first student to commit for theater for any school,” Moran teacher Bryce Hughes said.

By Donnie A. LucasFans of the Albany Live series of concerts at the Aztec Theater will be treated to a double dose of strong country music female performers in March and April.Tickets are on sale for both concerts at the local non-profit’s website: www.albanylive.org.

By Donnie A. LucasNancy Smith Elementary students will once again observe National Read Across America Day on Thursday with special activities scheduled for all age groups.

By Donnie A. LucasA good-sized group of seasoned and new performers showed up at the first practice for the 2023 version of the Fort Griffin Fandangle on Monday, but director Lorna Ayers says there is still a need for more community members to attend.

By Melinda L. LucasTwo artists will be featured in the Old Jail Art Center’s new spring exhibitions, which open this weekend with a members’ preview and reception on Saturday.

By Melinda L. LucasAs Shackelford County begins to throw off the blankets and move from winter into spring, preparations are being made for severe weather that often accompanies warmer temperatures.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the March distribution of the commodities will be Thursday, March 2 in Moran and Friday, March 3 in Albany.Distribution will be at Moran City Hall on Thursday and at the rear door of the JP office on Friday, 9:00-11:00 a.m. on both days.