By Donnie A. LucasFollowing a month-long reprieve from COVID-19 cases, six positive cases have been reported over the last two weeks.County Judge Bob Skelton reported Monday that three positive results were reported to him for the week of May 9-13.

By Sam WallerLocal residents may still submit names for the Shackelford County veterans memorial marker.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany City pool will open to the general public on Wednesday, June 1 with a one-day-only, free-admittance Splash Day.Albany City pool co-managers this summer are Savannah Maberry, Meg Walser, and Mikaela Jones. Maberry helped with the operation of the facility last summer.

By Donnie A. LucasResponse to rehearsals for the June performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle has been great, according to artistic director Lorna Ayers, especially among the younger members of the cast.

By Melinda L. LucasA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, May 26.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 Donnie A. LucasVoters will have the chance to go to the polls for a second time this month with the May 24 State Primary Elections Run-off for both the Republican and Democratic parties.In-person early voting ends on Friday, May 20.

By Donnie A. LucasA record crowd of students, parents and staff attended the annual Academic Banquet on Monday to honor academic excellence of students in a variety of activities including academic UIL events, journalism, band, FFA, one-act play, and FCCLA.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Baccalaureate service for the Albany High School Class of 2022 is set for Sunday, May 22 at 4:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.Former Albany youth minister Spencer Newsom will be the featured speaker. He will be introduced by class valedictorian Luke Ivy.

By Sam WallerSeven Moran High School students were inducted as charter members of the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society on Monday, May 9, at the Moran Events Center.

By Sam WallerA total of 18 participants took part in the Shackelford County 4-H horse show Saturday, May 7 at the Fikes Arena southeast of Albany.