By Melinda L. LucasTwo Albany High School students will be among the best in the state next week in the UIL Academic Meet at the University of Texas in Austin.Junior Sidney Russell and sophomore Avery Everitt will both compete in the feature writing contest at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17.

By Donnie A. LucasIt truly was a “Night to Remember” for Albany High School juniors and seniors along with their guests at the 2023 Prom held Saturday night at the Whitney Theatre.

By Donnie A. LucasOver 140 students will be recognized for academic achievement during the Albany Junior/Senior High School Academic Banquet on Monday, May 15 in the main gym starting at 7:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany school bands will present a spring concert on Thursday, May 18 in the high school auditorium, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the sixth grade band.The fifth grade band will take the stage at 6:45 p.m., followed by the seventh grade and the high school band at 7:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store is taking another shot at playing its Powder Puff  flag football game at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The event was postponed from Sunday, May 7, after rain left the field unplayable.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels and The Local Exchange will both be open Saturday, May 13.Director Lori Reames said The Local Exchange, located at 609 Railroad St. next to the fire station, will be open 9:00-11:00 a.m., with Closet Angels operating under its usual “second Saturday” hours of 10:00 a.m.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany will host its annual Bible Presentation for members of the Albany High School Class of 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the church.A Coke float reception will follow the service.

By Sam WallerMoran High School had almost 100 percent turnout Friday, May 5 for its prom at the Moran events center.Seniors Alyssa Allred and Tyler Waddell were crowned prom queen and king.Moran principal Jo Hise said the event had about 50 attendees, more than Moran’s high school enrollment.

By Sam WallerThe first Shackelford County Horse Show under the auspices of the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association drew 15 participants to Fikes Arena Saturday, May 6.“It went well,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said. “I think every kid came away with at least one placing.

We would like to say thank you for all the calls, cards, and texts. The overwhelming support from the community is appreciated.From the family of Justin Rodriguez (JRod)James RodriguezHeidee & Stan LailBrenda Kidd