By Donnie A. LucasEnrollment for local GED classes has been set for Monday, Sept. 12 at the Shackelford County Library starting at 5:30 p.m., according to instructor Kenzie Fairchild.

By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will have 30 students for its Mothers Day Out preschool program, which starts Friday, Sept. 9 at MMPC.Mothers Day Out will meet from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

By Sam WallerFriendship Baptist Church Pastor Paul Johnston will conduct Bible study sessions for Albany and Moran high school students at The Feed Store.The first meeting of “The Word with Coach Johnston” will be at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11.

The annual “Dollars for Bob’s Scholarships” fundraising drive gets underway later this month.Sponsored by the Albany Ex-Students Association, the campaign traditionally starts the week of Robert Nail’s birth date, Sept. 13. This is the 55th anniversary of the first scholarship.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of new COVID-19 cases reported last week dropped to five positive tests, compared to 18 reported the previous week based on information provided by Albany’s two health clinics.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Dax Neece began his third football season at Abilene Christian with a different perspective on his college career.Neece, a wide receiver, graduated with a bachelor of business administration in finance in May, then started working on an MBA in June through ACU-Dallas.

By Melinda L. LucasThree artists will be featured in the Old Jail Art Center’s fall exhibitions, scheduled to open at the local museum with a members’ reception and dinner on Saturday, Sept. 17.The evening is free to all OJAC members, who are asked to RSVP by next Monday, Sept. 12.

The Ben Richey Boys Ranch 75th anniversary reception will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap rather than at the Abilene BRBR campus, as was reported last week.Anyone planning to attend should RSVP by calling 325-692-2500 by Monday, Sept. 12.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldog volleyball team dropped its two matches last week and now faces its longest homestand of the season.On Tuesday, Sept. 6, Moran (4-10) hosted Woodson. Results will be reported next week.The Lady Bulldogs play their third consecutive home match at 11:00 a.m.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD students have two upcoming field trips that will focus on college and career opportunities.On Friday, Sept. 9, eighth and ninth grade students will attend Tarleton State University’s Ag Discovery Day, one of several Academic Discovery Days hosted by the university.