By Melinda L. Lucas Some county residents went without electricity for several hours on Tuesday, and school classes in both Albany and Moran were cancelled because of an early winter storm that dropped enough snow and freezing rain to cause multiple problems.

By Sandy Morris Despite the cancellation of the annual Fall Fest due to COVID-19 precautions, local merchants and the Chamber of Commerce are working together to provide an afternoon of fun and food on Saturday, Oct. 31.

By Sandy Morris Pick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6. Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Nov. 5.

It’s time to fall back! Daylight Savings Time comes to an end on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2:00 a.m. Clocks should be set back an hour at that time. Most of the United States reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time.

By Melinda L. Lucas During Monday’s regular meeting, Shackelford County commissioners opted to refinance motor grader leases for all four precincts with an $11,400 savings over the life of the agreements.

By Sandy Walker Shackelford County hosted a County 4-H Food Show Saturday, Oct. 24 at Friendship Baptist Church.  Participation was a requirement for any student who plans to participate in the District Food Show on Saturday, Nov. 19.

By Sandy Morris The 32nd annual Red Ribbon Week kicked off Monday, Oct. 26, for the Albany Independent School District.

By Sandy Morris The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is selling digital thermometers for $5 to parents, students, and the general public.

By Sandy Morris The traditional special assembly to honor local veterans has fallen victim to COVID this year.  School administrators decided recently that they would cancel the event this year, due to fact that attendees are typically in close proximity.

By Sandy Morris The ladies of the Sallie Matthews Circle of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church announced this week that they will not host their annual Christmas Bazaar.