The Aztec Theater was filled with music Saturday night as a group of local singers took the stage for “Our Songs,” a performance showcasing a wide range of musical favorites.

Friendship Baptist Church completed its annual HarvestAcresBazaar last Saturday, and according to organizer Danita Johnston, the volunteers had a great day, selling lots of baked goods and other items.

Albany Ministerial Alliance — OFFICERS — President.............. Luke Spraberry V-President............

A number of Albany Junior HighandNancySmith Elementary students are competing in a variety of UIL Academic events next week in Anson. Oral Reading for grade school was held Nov.

Christmas benefit Longtime ag teacher Chris Beard took a commanding lead on the final day of the fourth annual “Turkey Teacher” fundraiser last week, earning the right to dress up in a turkey costume on Friday prior to students being dismissed for the Thanksgiving holidays.

Albany students and staff members will return to the classroom on Monday, Dec. 2 after taking a full week of vacation for theThanksgivingholiday.

Starting Dec. 1, The Albany News will implement an all-digital invoicing system for advertising clients.

Those attending Albany’s Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 30 can skip turkey leftovers for one meal and support a worthy cause at the same time.

Anagreementthathas been months in the making was finally approved for filing at Monday morning’s meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners, after a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) was drafted encompassing all county-based fire departments, as well as fromadjoiningcounties.

Shackelford County’s veteranswillbecommemorated for their service and sacrifice Saturday, Dec. 14, withtheNationalWreaths Across America Day.