By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County veterans and families are invited to attend a Veterans Day celebration at the high school gym on Thursday (today) beginning at 11:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe filing period for March 2022 primary elections officially opened on Saturday, Nov. 13, although the Shackelford County Courthouse will not be open until Monday, Nov. 15 for candidates to obtain the required paperwork.

By Melinda L. LucasAn early deadline has been set for the Nov. 25 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and print schedule.All advertising, including classified ads, and news copy must be received no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 22.

By Donnie A. LucasWhile the number of positive COVID-19 cases reported for last week remains lower than most  double-digit reports since August, there was a slight rise in positive results over the previous week.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners and elected officials met Monday, Nov. 8 to authorize the next step in purchasing new voting machines and also approved the repair of a damaged fire alarm panel at the Courthouse.They plan to meet again this Friday, Nov.

By Sam WallerPlans are gearing up to collect applications and funding for a number of local holiday programs, ranging from those providing for children through senior adults.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany city manager Billy Holson went through the city’s capital improvments budget, with the mid-term point in the fiscal year having passed recently.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Junior High drama class will be presenting the comedy “The Trial of Goldilocks” by Joseph Robinette for the public on Tuesday, Nov. 16 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the auditorium.The play will also be presented as the Junior High One-Act Play contest in Stamford on Nov. 18.

By Donnie A. LucasJunior high and high school students and even members of the community can vote with donations for their “favorite” teachers or staff member, with the winner becoming a turkey for a day.

By Sam WallerFifth grade students from Nancy Smith Elementary School will have a chance to study a wide range of sciences as part of the Camp Grady Spruce Outdoor Education Program.