By Sam WallerThe Old Jail Art Center has received a pledge from the Charles E. Jacobs Foundation to match up to $100,000 for the museum’s Annual Appeal fundraising effort.The pledge is quadruple  that made by the foundation the last two years.

By Sam WallerCommencement may be more than four months away, but fundraising for Albany’s 2022 Project Graduation is moving into high gear.Kenzie Fairchild, one of the parents organizing the event, said the first of three fundraisers scheduled for January started this week.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School’s annual Winter Formal is set for Saturday, Jan. 8 starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Whitney Theatre, with the presentation of the court at 9:00 p.m.Each of the four high school classes have nominated a senior boy and girl for the honor of Mr.

By Donnie A. LucasA group of registered nurses from Lubbock will present a pair of programs next Thursday, Jan. 13 both for secondary school students and the public on the dangers of using illegal and synthetic drugs, including the use of vaping products.

By Sam WallerApproximately two dozen junior high and high school students, along with adult leaders, had to deal with a last-minute change of plans but were able to enjoy their ski trip over the Christmas holiday.

By Sam WallerVolunteers from Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church and the rest of the community served approximately 120 meals as part of the annual MMPC Christmas Feast.

By Sam WallerVoter registration cards for Shackelford County were mailed out on Tuesday, Jan. 4, in time for the March 1 primary elections.“We have to have them postmarked by Jan. 12, so we got them out in plenty of time for that deadline,” said Belinda Perez in the county voter registration office.

By Melinda L. LucasThe City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, Jan. 12, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.

By Melinda L. LucasThe first Chamber luncheon of 2022 is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 7 at the Beehive.Chamber luncheons are held each Friday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. and are open to anyone who would like to get involved and help with the various Chamber projects throughout the year.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions boys varsity basketball team stumbled in its first District 10-2A outing before taking its holiday break and using the time to practice for the remainder of district play.