By Sam WallerThe Albany Ministerial Alliance is again spearheading local participation in the National Day of Prayer.The local event will be held at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, May 5 at Bank Park.

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store student council will make another attempt at staging its Powder Puff football game after last week’s effort was rained out.Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins said the event is now planned for 2:00 p.m. this coming Sunday, May 1 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

Parents of Albany High School graduating seniors are reminded to gather baby pictures for The Albany News’ upcoming graduation section.Pictures are due by the end of next week, on Thursday, May 5, if possible.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization, parents of local students, and several local businesses plan to provide snacks, meals, prizes, and gifts to Albany Independent School District teachers, support staff, and administrators during Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-6.

By Melinda L. LucasOrganizations planning to award scholarships at the 2022 Albany High School graduation exercises on Friday, May 27 are asked to report their scholarship amounts and recipients by this Friday, April 29.

By Melinda L. LucasFour Albany high students brought home seven medals and a team plaque from the Region II-2A  Academic Meet in Denison, with two competitors advancing to the state meet.Seniors Sarah Cotter and Susie Cormack both qualified for the state meet on May 6 in Austin in journalism events.

By Donnie A. LucasFor the third week in the last, no new cases of COVID-19 were recorded at the three Albany testing sites last week, with only one positive case reported three weeks ago.

By Melinda L. LucasThe 36th annual Polo on the Prairie fundraiser benefitting cancer research and patient programs at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will take place at the Musselman Brothers’ Lazy 3 Ranch on Saturday, April 30.

By Melinda L. LucasIn just one week, ResourceCare will host its second annual Murder Mystery Dinner fundraising event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5.

By Donnie A. LucasThe first general rehearsal for all cast members of the Fort Griffin Fandangle has been set for Tuesday, May 3 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairie Theater.