By Melinda L. LucasFamilies are invited to celebrate the beginning of Spring Break and a traditional Greek holiday this Saturday, March 12 at the Old Jail Art Center.Even though the weather is expected to be cooler again this weekend, the OJAC will host games and crafts in the Stasney Center.

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By Sam WallerFour Moran students earned individual honors Monday, Feb. 28, at the District 13-1A One-Act Play contest at Eula.Hannah Rogers earned a spot on the All-Star Cast, while Harmony Slaughter was named Outstanding Crew.

By Sam WallerLittle League tryouts have been rescheduled for this weekend following last week’s winter storm.League organizer Paul Hamilton said tryouts for players ages 8-12 will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Little League complex on Griffin Road.

By Sam WallerTwo Albany FFA students made the sale last week with their barrows at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.Callan Edgar finished third in Class 106 Crossbreds.Tatum Grady was fourth in Class 97 Crossbreds.Two other locals placed well in the barrow show, which ran Feb. 18-25.

By Sam WallerNine members of the Shackelford County 4-H Club participated in a variety of events at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.The team of Jordan Fikes, Brook and Cayla Green, and Faith and Grace Fry competed in horse judging.

By Melinda L. LucasNancy Smith Elementary School students are observing the nationally celebrated Read Across America this week, with several community “readers” returning to campus on Wednesday after a year’s absence due to COVID.

By Sam WallerEntry deadline for an upcoming volleyball tournament sponsored by First Baptist Church’s youth group is Sunday, March 6.Entry fee is $16 per person. Teams must have a team name and designate a team captain.

By Sam WallerSeveral local churches are planning special events in the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday, starting with Ash Wednesday services on March 2 of this week, as well as the Jesus of Nazareth Catholic Church’s annual fish fry this Friday evening.

By Donnie A. LucasOne of the Albany teams competing at the state championship for the Small Schools Academic Challenge took second place and earned a total of $3,250 in scholarship money.