By Lynsi Musselman The fourth annual Albany Mainstreet Playhouse Mystery Dinner will take place at Fort Griffin General Merchandise next Tuesday, Oct. 20.

By Melinda L. Lucas Shackelford County commissioners voted to move forward with the award process of a small federal coronavirus relief fund during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, delayed by one day because of the Columbus Day holiday.

By Melinda L. Lucas With a short agenda, Albany city council members utilized Monday night’s meeting time to learn more about the long-range plan for capital improvements and water plant repairs.

By Lynsi Musselman The Shackelford County 4-H will host a County Food Show on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church.

By Lynsi Musselman The downtown merchants will host their annual trick-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Michelle Alexander with Vintage Vanilla said non-merchants are invited to set up between the shops or at Bank Park to pass out candy as well.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany Chest campaign is off and running, with directors setting a 2020 goal of $41,000, $1,000 less than last year.

Although several current members and inductees weren’t able to attend, a total of 17 junior and senior students at Albany High School were recognized last Sunday afternoon after they were selected by the AISD staff to become a part of the AHS National Honor Society.The induction ceremony was held...

By Lynsi Musselman The 32nd annual anti-drug campaign called Red Ribbon Week kicks off Oct. 26-30 for the Albany Independent School District.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany High School marching band is getting ready for the University Interscholastic League East Zone marching contest on Saturday, Nov. 7, after UIL delayed the contest due to COVID-19 precautions.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany Fellowship of Christian Athlete students  can join other youth on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium for the Big Country FCA sponsored Fields of Faith.