By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church has scheduled two events focusing on youth in the coming month.The church will conduct a youth revival Friday-Saturday, Feb. 18-19, and a volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 12, according to youth minister Eduardo San Lucas.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church has scheduled two events focusing on youth in the coming month.The church will conduct a youth revival Friday-Saturday, Feb. 18-19, and a volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 12, according to youth minister Eduardo San Lucas.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals for Albany high’s one-act play started this week in preparation for the district contest set for March 9.Tryouts were held last week by Chanel Hayner, who is serving as the director after transferring as a teacher at the secondary campus.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School seniors have one remaining Project Graduation workday to prepare Valentine’s gifts sold in January.Seniors and their parents will meet at The Feed Store on Sunday, Feb. 13,to finalize gifts for delivery.Seniors will meet at 7:00 a.m. Monday, Feb.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting Friday, Feb. 11, after postponing the event because of last week’s winter storm.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said the Chamber faced a busy week because of weather delays. A board meeting on Tuesday, Feb.

By Donnie A. LucasWith just over a week remaining in the filing period for several local May 7 elections, only a few candidates have signed up for a term on one of the six boards or councils subject to election.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases administered locally continued to drop last week as the spike earlier in the month seems to be subsiding.The number of positive test results dropped to 22 positive cases based on tests administered at the three local testing sites.

By Donnie A. LucasResound Networks, the company that was awarded a substantial bid to provide expanded and improved internet services in Shackelford County, has begun offering plans to both residential and commercial customers.

By Donnie A. LucasIn-person early voting for the March 1 primary elections starts Monday, Feb. 14 and continues until Friday, Feb. 25, with balloting taking place in the first floor lobby of the Shackelford County Courthouse.Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerRegistration is winding down for the upcoming youth baseball season with information available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.