By Sam WallerFort Griffin State Historic Site will offer a look at the way things used to be this weekend with its annual Living History Days.The event will run 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8.“All folks have to do is come out to Fort Griffin,” site manager Mitch Baird said.

By Melinda L. LucasWork finally began Saturday on the long-awaited rebuilding of the parking lot at the Shackelford County Courthouse, with plans to be finished in the next three weeks.In the meantime, county employees and visitors to various Courthouse offices will need to park on the street and...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Fandangle Association has set its annual membership meeting for next Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Studebaker building (Musselman office), located at 324 South 2nd St.The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m., with five positions on the board of directors up for election and the vote on...

By Melinda L. LucasAs scheduled, Albany families can pick up their October food commodities this Friday, Oct. 7 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.However, the pickup location has changed slightly.

By Donnie A. LucasPlans for 2022 Homecoming festivities are mostly set for Friday, Oct. 14 with students and exes gathering for a pep rally, parade, and football game where homecoming royalty will be presented at the half.The homecoming game is planned for Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Nail Stadium...

By Donnie A. LucasEntries for the 2022 homecoming parade set to roll through downtown Albany next Friday, Oct. 14 are being accepted until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, according to high school principal Glen Hill.Any individual, organization, or class group that would like to be included in the...

By Donnie A. LucasThe 18th annual Friends of Fort Griffin Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Collins Creek Ranch featuring Jim Sadler and the Jak Creek Band in addition to the meal and both silent and live auctions.Tickets are currently on sale for the event at $50 per plate and can be purchased...

By Melinda L. LucasThe last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 mid-term election is next Tuesday, Oct. 11, delayed a day because of Columbus Day.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Band will compete Saturday at the Big Country Marching Festival at Wylie High School in Abilene.The Albany band will take the field at 2:30 p.m., according to director  Will Vaughan.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany FCCLA Chapter hosted two homecoming mum-making workshops this week for students in fourth through sixth grades.Members of the organization put together supply kits for students, then held two workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the...