By Sam WallerThe Albany Ministerial Alliance will hold its second Fifth Quarter fellowship Friday, Sept. 16, following the Albany Lions home football game against Hawley.The gathering will meet at The Feed Store.

By Melinda L. LucasThe time for a Sunday youth Bible study is changing after the group met for the first time last weekend.Friendship Baptist Church pastor Paul Johnston, who is leading the sessions, said that there was a good turnout for the Sept.

By Melinda L. LucaA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, Sept. 22.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe 15th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14, at Albany Golf Course.The event benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund.

By Melinda L. LucasApplication forms for Albany Chest funds are now available at both local banks and The Albany News, with a deadline of Friday, Sept. 30.Forms can also be requested by email at news@thealbanynews.net.

By Donnie A. LucasVolunteers are needed to decorate the downtown area for the fall season on Saturday, Oct. 1.Anyone wishing to help set up decorations should meet at the Chamber of Commerce office in the depot at 9:00 a.m., according to Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.

The Albany Volunteer Fire Department recently received a grant to purchase a “slip-on unit” that has been installed on a surplus military truck.The $15,800 grant was made possible through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Xi Chi Pi Sorority will hold its third annual scholarship golf scramble Saturday, Oct. 1, at Albany Golf Course.Organizer Lauren Peacock said the event raises funds for scholarships for Albany High School graduates.

By Sam WallerMoran is celebrating homecoming this week with four days of activities leading up to the homecoming game against Mullin on Friday, Sept. 16.“We’ve had dress-up days all this week,” principal Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs lost one match on the court last week, then had another wiped out because of circumstances.Moran faces another light schedule this week, visiting Ranger on Tuesday, Sept. 13 before having the weekend off. Results will be reported next week.