By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School’s annual Winter Formal is set for Saturday, Jan. 8 starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Whitney Theatre, with the presentation of the court at 9:00 p.m.Each of the four high school classes have nominated a senior boy and girl for the honor of Mr.

By Sam WallerCommencement may be more than four months away, but fundraising for Albany’s 2022 Project Graduation is moving into high gear.Kenzie Fairchild, one of the parents organizing the event, said the first of three fundraisers scheduled for January started this week.

By Sam WallerThe Old Jail Art Center has received a pledge from the Charles E. Jacobs Foundation to match up to $100,000 for the museum’s Annual Appeal fundraising effort.The pledge is quadruple  that made by the foundation the last two years.

By Donnie A. LucasPick-up dates for the January distribution of the commodity food program are set for today (Thursday) in Moran and tomorrow for Albany recipients.The monthly food program will be held from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the Moran City Hall today, and again Friday from 9:00 until 11:00 a.

By Sam WallerPlanning continues for the Shackelford County livestock show with fundraisers underway and a work day at the county show barn scheduled.The show will be held Jan 20-22.

By Melinda L. LucasAt a Dec. 27 meeting, Shackelford County commissioners heard an update from 259th Judicial District chief probation officer Jon Cooke about the possible need for additional funding to pay housing of a local juvenile placed in Hayes County.

By Donnie A. LucasAfter a week of fewer positive test results just before Christmas, the number of COVID-19 cases rose again last week, according to a report issued by Shackelford County judge Robert Skelton on Monday.For the week of Dec.

By Melinda L. LucasJust a couple of days before Christmas, almost $12,000 was still needed to reach the Albany Community Chest’s 2021 record goal of $46,000.

By Donnie A. LucasThe filing period for local elections to  various entities such as the school board, city council, and hospital board will begin Wednesday, Jan. 19.The election date set by the state for all local elections is Saturday, May 7.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Volunteer Fire Department presented Chief Travis Gardenhire with the 2021 Firefighter of the Year merit award at its annual Christmas party and meeting on Monday, Dec. 6.