By Melinda L. LucasEven though it looked as if the Albany Chest would fall short of its 2021 goal, donations poured in at the end of the year, surpassing the goal of $46,000 and closing out at $50,751.Chest board members met Wednesday, Jan.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the February distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4.Eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD officials are taking a visual approach in helping students prepare for state-mandated testing.Superintendent Dr. John Denson said a data room has been established to better chart student progress.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Pinewood Derby competition for local Cub Scouts has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 31 at the Scout Hut.Originally set for this past Monday, the event was moved to next week due to a schedule conflict.Several Scouts are expected to participate in the event.

By Sam WallerNearly 70 players have registered to participate in Albany Little Dribblers, showing significant growth in the girls division.League organizer Joe Tidwell said 42 girls and 24 boys are registered for the program, which is open to boys and girls age eight through fourth grade.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football team will be presented bronze medals for reaching the 2021 state semifinals of the Class 2A Division II playoffs in a cere­mony at 6:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the high school gym.

By Sam WallerRegistration is ongoing for the upcoming youth baseball and softball seasons season with information available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Sam WallerProject Graduation has two fundraising projects going through the end of January.Organizer Kenzie Fairchild said orders for the Valentine’s Sale should be turned in on Monday, Jan. 31. Orders may be place with any Albany senior.

By Sam WallerGeneral Education Development  (GED) classes have resumed with the start of the spring semester and are being held on  Mondays and Tuesdays at the Shackelford County Library.Instructor Kenzie Fairchild said anyone interested in registering for classes may still do so.

By Donnie A. LucasA small contingent of just eight students kicked off the 2022 UIL academic season last Saturday in Haskell, with three journalism competitors bringing home awards.