By Sandy Morris The second week in April is traditionally designated as national Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and this week, April    11-17, local dispatchers were recognized for the work they do behind the scenes of public safety.

By Melinda L. Lucas An in-depth report and some requests from new Albany fire chief Travis Gardenhire, along with a description of deterioration at the Albany Visitors Center and approval for a Chamber-sponsored cookoff at the city park later in the year were the main subjects at Monday night’s...

By Melinda L. Lucas Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15.

By Melinda L. Lucas Shackelford County still lacks more than 25 percent of the targeted response number of 306 surveys in an effort to expand access of high speed internet in this area.

By Melinda L. Lucas A request by John Tate to erect a granite monument inscribed with the 10 Commandments on the Courthouse Square was granted by Shackelford County commissioners after a lengthy discussion on Monday morning, April 12.

By Sandy Morris Plans are in place for the 14th annual Albany Classic Car Show on Saturday, April 17, and everyone is invited to come downtown and view the entries.  Organizer Robert Snyder said activities will begin on Friday, April 16.

By Sandy Morris Just a few days remain before the traditional Fort Griffin Fandangle membership Sampler returns to Reynolds Bend, on the Lambshead Ranch. For decades, the annual Sampler was held on the ranch, hosted by the late Watt Matthews, but the last time was more than 20 years ago.

By Melinda L. Lucas A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, April 15.

By Sandy Morris Excitement is building as the day draws closer for the traditional Fort Griffin Fandangle membership Sampler which returns to to Reynolds Bend on Lambshead Ranch after an absence of more than 20 years.

The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, April 14, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.