By Sam WallerSeven Albany seniors and one from Moran will participate in the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Games coming up in June.On Friday, June 10, Albany’s Ana Balliew and Cooper Fairchild will play for the North teams in the softball and baseball games, respectively.

By Sam WallerLocal youth interested in playing golf are invited to a free clinic sponsored by the Albany Kiwanis Club in cooperation with Central Texas Junior Golf.The clinic for students in third through eighth grade is scheduled for 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at the Albany Golf Club.

By Sam WallerThe Moran High School class of 2022 will conduct graduation ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 27 at Bulldog Field.Four seniors – valedictorian Johnnie Hise, salutatorian Hannah Rogers,  Harmony Slaughter, and Arren Hawley – will receive their diplomas.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD will have early release at 1:00 p.m. Friday on the last day of class.“We had some extra minutes left, so we decided to treat everybody and let them go an extra half a day early,” superintendent Dr. John Denson said.

Three awards were inadvertently left off the list of honorees provided by the school to the News last week from the Albany All-Sports Banquet.Among the list of winners was also Lanxton Viertel, who was announced at the banquet as Newcomer of the Year for football.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions Club presented club Sweethearts Caitlan Lee of Albany and Johnnie Hise of Moran with scholarships on Thursday, May 12 at the weekly meeting.“We were able to provide $500 apiece,” Lions Club president Bob Skelton said.

By Melinda L. LucasNew exhibitions will open at the Old Jail Art Center with a members’ viewing and dinner reception on Saturday, June 4 and remain on view throughout the summer.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour has been scheduled for every Tuesday in June.Organizer Janna Ledbetter said the program, geared toward preschool and early elementary children, will have a theme of service to the community.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual spring cleanup day Saturday, June 11.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones invites local residents to participate in the project aimed at beautifying Albany. A meal will be provided, Jones said.

 Zachary Riley, age 44 of Lubbock, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 27 at the Albany Church of Christ with Russell Scott officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.