By Sam WallerTwo Albany FFA students are readying ag mechanics projects for entry in contests at the Fort Worth and San Angelo stock shows in the coming weeks.Junior Ayden Balliew has constructed a high rack for hunting, while sophomore Jacob Hale built a deer blind on a trailer.

By Melinda L. LucasEven though the $47,000 Albany Chest goal has still not been reached, board members plan to meet in the next two weeks to distribute funding to 25 different organizations.As of Tuesday, Jan.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany students and staff were back in the classroom this week after a longer than usual Christmas break and will be off two days next week.The next scheduled school holiday is set for Monday, Jan.

By Donnie A. LucasAn Albany junior will travel to Big Spring on Friday to prepare for the All-Region Band Concert on Saturday.Ashley Sanchez earned a seat on the All-Region Band during tryouts held in December at Midland Greenwood High School.

By Sam WallerA group of about 35 youth and adult volunteers began the new year with the Albany Youth Ministry Winter Ski Trip and Christian Adventure.The Jan. 2-6 trip to Crested Butte, Colorado, included three days of skiing as well as morning and evening activities.

By Sam WallerLocal churches have resumed their regular schedules now that the holidays have passed.Wednesday night programs at First Baptist and  Friendship Baptist churches returned this week.

The family of LaVerrel Floyd Dennis Pittman would like to thank those who facilitated her memorial service at First Baptist Church, including mother’s pastor and friend John Tunnell, Kyle Viertel, Carolyn Hill, Kevin Hill, Myra Hise and the ladies that prepared and served the food for the family...

By Sam WallerLocal beef producers have an opportunity to learn how to better manage wildlife and hunting on their land Friday, Jan. 13 as Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell hosts a continuing education program at the Courthouse.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members continued preparations for the upcoming county livestock show with approximately 30 club members helping clean at the show barn Monday, Jan. 9 as their community service project for the month.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association is soliciting donations to help fund the 2023 county stock show.Association president Bronco Askew said fundraising letters have been sent out, and board members are in the process of personally contacting prospective donors.