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.The blood center depends on volunteer blood donors to supply 100 percent of the...

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.“We have had a record number of children showing up for rehearsals which is great,” Ayers...

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 Sam WallerLocal residents may still submit names for the Shackelford County veterans memorial marker.Organizer Mary Kay O’Connor said that while it is too late to have names added to the monument in time for this Memorial Day, which will be Monday, May 30, she is continuing to work on the...

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 WallerA community-wide clean-up day, an annual promotion of the Albany Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Saturday, June 11.“We need all the help we can get,” Chamber manager Mary Beth said. “Just come on out and help us make Albany look good.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School seniors have a little over one week until they cross the stage and receive their diplomas, and several activities are planned for the soon-to-be graduates between now and Friday, May 27.This WeekSeniors will practice for Baccalaureate during WIN time on...

Albany High School graduate Sarah Cotter has been awarded the Nancy and Ted Paup Big  Country Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County ResourceCare hosted the 18th annual spring health fair at the Albany Bank Park last Friday, May 13.ResourceCare program director Mindy Ary said children attended from Nancy Smith Elementary School and the Mother’s Day Out program.“I would say close to 300 kids...

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Romie Hinshaw won the 12-and-under age division of the Western Heritage Classic Fiddlers Contest on Saturday, May 14.The event was part of the Western Heritage Classic, which ran Tuesday, May 10, through Sunday, May 15, in Abilene.