By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School band members will attempt to earn a second straight Sweepstakes Award next Tuesday, March 28 at the concert and sight reading contest in Abilene.The band will take the stage at 10:00 a.m. at Coop­er High School to present the concert selections, followed at...

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral members of the Albany FCCLA chapter will compete at the State Leadership Conference in Dallas set for March 31 through April 2.Two of the parliamentary procedure teams placed at the regional conference to qualify for the state meet, and two two-person projects also...

By Sam WallerProject Graduation is in the process of sending out letters to solicit contributions for this year’s graduation night party.Project Graduation coordinator Amanda Tabor said letters are being mailed to local businesses and past donors, with several types of donations accepted.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District board voted unanimously at its Monday, March 20, meeting to accept the proposed calendar for the 2023-24 school year, continuing the district’s four-day school week.Superintendent Dr. John Denson said the four-day week has been quickly accepted...

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA students wrapped up their participation at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and now turn their attention to Star of Texas in Austin.“Albany FFA had a great showing at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo,” chapter adviser Chris Beard said.

By Melinda L. LucasBasic information about scholarships being awarded to this year’s graduating class at Albany High School is needed by the first part of next week.Ann Riley at the AHS office needs to update her list of available scholarships and requirements and would like to be contacted by the...

By Melinda L. LucasNo action was taken other than approving the minutes and bills during a brief meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors on Monday, March 20.The session was closed for half of the 40-minute time frame to discuss “EMS personnel,” but no motions were...

Jackie Riley, 89, passed away on March 18, 2023. She was born Jackie Jean Treadwell on Nov. 24, 1933 to Eal and Ola Mae Treadwell of Haskell. Jackie married Claudie Riley on Jan. 26, 1953 in Lovington, NM.Jackie loved to cook, sew, and go fishing. She was a loving wife and mother.

Kathryn Jordan, age 60 of Albany, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 22 at Bethel Assembly with Rev. Luke Spraberry officiating.

By Melinda L. LucasWith all five council members present, Albany city officials worked through four major agenda items at this week’s monthly meeting, including approval of a fire department request to purchase a $220,000 truck with donated funds.A 2023-2024 budget totaling $3,703,700 passed...