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.The day set aside to celebrate reading on a national level is March 2, held annually in conjunction with the birthday of famed...

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.The second general rehearsal for the Sampler of...

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.The exhibitions include “Dreams of You” by Los Angeles-based, artist Luke Harnden and “Company Retreat” by Keer Tanchak of...

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.Students at Nancy Smith Elementary School will practice their severe weather preparedness this week,...

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.Judge James Breeden said...

By Melinda L. LucasAs expected, tax collections for local entities were down considerably as of the Jan. 31 deadline for 2022 taxes, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder at the Shackelford County Central Appraisal District (CAD) office.Even counting the eligible payments coming in for the...

By Melinda L. LucasThe camera system approved two weeks ago by the Shackelford County commissioners for the Law Enforcement Center has been installed, it was reported Monday at the most recent meeting.County judge John Viertel said that since the last session, Big Country Surveillance of Hawley had...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Little Dribblers basketball league completed its third week of play Feb. 24, with eight games.

By Sam WallerMembers of Jesus of Nazareth Catholic Church will hold a fish fry fundraiser Friday, March 3 at the Albany Youth Center.Organizer Jeff Bezner said food will be served beginning at 5:00 p.m. and continue until either suplies or demand runs out.Donations will be accepted in lieu of a set...

By Sam WallerFor Moran’s Samantha Hinkle, being a good citizen is an outgrowth of being a good Christian.Hinkle, along with Albany’s Presley Green, received the Good Citizen award last month from the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.Hinkle has served as a counselor...