By Sam WallerThe 32nd annual See You at the Pole prayer event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28, at both Albany ISD campuses.High school and junior high students will gather at 7:30 a.m. at the high school flag pole for a time of student-led prayer.

By Sam WallerPumpkins won’t be the only items for sale Saturday, Oct. 1, when Bethel Assembly holds its annual The Patch fall celebration at the Bank Park.In addition to the pumpkin market and associated activities, sack lunches will be sold to benefit the Monte Lewis Scholarship.

The Albany Ministerial Alliance will host a Fifth Quarter fellowship Friday, Sept. 23 following the football game.The gathering at The Feed Store for junior high and high school students will last until 11:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerFour Albany FFA students placed with their steers last week at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo in Abilene.Hattie Braly placed second in Red Angus Class 1 and sixth in Maine-Anjou Class 3.Kenzie Neve came away with two third places in Charolais Class 4 and Simmental Class 2.

By Donnie A. LucasLocal organizations who plan to apply for funding from the Albany Chest need to finish and submit their applications by 5:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, Sept. 30.

By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany blood drive is set for today, Sept. 22.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasPre-ordered photo packets taken of junior high football and volleyball players by The Albany News are ready for pickup, along with those of high school athletes taken last month.

By Sam WallerAlli Scott was crowned homecoming queen with Tyler Waddell named homecoming king during ceremonies at Moran’s football game against Mullin on Friday, Sept. 16.Moran cheerleaders held a homecoming dance  at Moran Events Center following the game.

By Melinda L. LucasTopping off a two-week exchange between county elected officials that occasionally caused tempers to flare, county attorney Rollin Rauschl made a statement on Monday that he intends to absorb a loss in income “to the extent of $19,000.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Old Jail Art Center will get an up-close look at three new exhibits during a dinner reception on Saturday, Sept. 17, with the galleries open to the public during regular museum hours.The staff at Old Jail Art Center has been busy preparing for the weekend’s opening.