By Melinda L. Lucas After a short walk around the grounds, Shackelford County commissioners made a decision about where to place a granite monument inscribed with the 10 Commandments during a morning meeting on May 10.

By Melinda A. Lucas The staff of The Lions Roar, the student newspaper for Albany High School, earned a 16th consecutive Star Award along with over 40 individual honors announced by the Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC) on Saturday.

By Sandy Morris Junior 4-H member Johnnie Hise took part in the 4-H Fashion Show on Friday, April 30 in San Angelo and placed first in her division, advancing her to the state contest.

By Melinda L. Lucas Moran senior Tiffany Wade was crowned as Moran High School’s 2021 Prom Queen during last Saturday’s annual event held at the Moran Event Center. The MHS prom queen, with nominees from the senior class, is elected by all the students who attend the event.

By Sandy Morris The annual field day for Nancy Smith Elementary School preschool through sixth grade students returns this year and is set for Monday, May 24 at the City Park.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Study Club will host a Quilt Show at the Whitney Theatre during the Fort Griffin Fandangle, June 18, 19, 25, and 26.

Albany baseball and softball team pictures that were cancelled last week due to the weather are currently being rescheduled by The Albany News. Coach pitch teams will be taken on Saturday, May 15, and times will be set soon for girls softball. T-ball and Little League packets are available now.

By Sandy Morris Shackelford County ResouceCare’s 17th annual spring health fair will take place at the Albany Bank Park on Friday, May 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ResourceCare program director Mindy Ary said they expect around 15 agencies to attend the health fair for Albany and Moran...

By Sandy Walker Albany High School seniors will be very busy during the next three weeks, with several activities planned during the time leading up to graduation.

By Sandy Morris Academic excellence will be recognized at the Albany High School Academic Banquet sponsored by Albany ISD, the Feed Store, and the AJSHA Academic Booster Club on Monday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m., with a theme of “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World.”