By Sam WallerMonuments honoring Albany’s three state football championships were being installed Wednesday, Oct. 4 in front of the entrance to Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The six-foot-by-six-foot granite monuments were placed next to the sign which honors the title teams of 1960 and 1961.

By Donnie A. LucasThe canned and non-perishable foods being collected by students at both the elementary and the secondary schools to benefit the local food bank is entering its final few days with the deadline set for Monday, Oct. 9.

By Melinda L. LucasAn open house showcasing the organizations and activities receiving financial support from the Academic Booster Club is planned for this Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Feed Store.The time of food and fellowship to thank donors will be 2:00-4:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasAn important assembly on the dangers of rapidly increasing use of the drug Fentanyl will be presented to students in grades 6-12 next Thursday, Oct. 12 at the high school auditorium.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Fandangle Association has set its annual membership meeting for next Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Studebaker building (Musselman office), located at 324 South 2nd St.The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasNominees and other class royalty were selected last week for Albany High’s homecoming set for Friday, Oct. 20.The homecoming celebration will kick off with a parade at 5:00 p.m. down Main Street around the courthouse and back to the football field.

By Melinda L. LucasThe last day to register to vote in the Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment election is next Tuesday, Oct. 10, delayed a day because of Columbus Day.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County Home School Co-op held its first system-wide program Friday, Sept. 29, with about 50 students in attendance at The Feed Store.The program studied the life cycle of butterflies, with the Abilene Zoo showing animals.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County elected officials met Friday morning, Sept. 29 for a special session with one goal in mind – to open and award bids for three different services in time for a Oct. 1 start date and new fiscal year.

By Melinda L. LucasAs scheduled, Albany families can pick up their October food commodities this Friday, Oct. 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with Moran distribution scheduled the day before on Thursday, Oct. 5.Moran delivery is set for 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.