By Melinda L. Lucas The 2019 “Red Ribbon Week” campaign wrapped up on Monday with a special secondary assembly about the dangers of vaping and drunk driving, and organizers were pleased with the district-wide participation.

By Kathy Thomson A special assembly to honor local veterans will be held at Nancy Smith Elementary School cafeteria on Monday, Nov. 11 at 9:00 a.m.  “All local veterans and their families are invited,” said school administrative assistant Stephanie Gleitz. “They do not need to RSVP.

By Kathy Thomson Several important dates are coming up in the near future for FFA and 4-H youth. Members of the Albany FFA are currently selling meat, cookies, and fruit as a fundraiser for the local FFA chapter. The sale will end on Nov. 22, and the items will be delivered in early December.

By Kathy Thomson A total of 147 runners, including students and their adult leaders, tried to negotiate the streets and alleys of Albany to reach the Feed Store without being spotlighted by the official volunteers, and according to youth minister Kathryn Hamilton, it was a great year for “Running...

By Kathy Thomson Members of the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church have held their annual church bazaar for over a century, and plans are underway for this year’s event, which will be held at the church on Saturday, Nov. 9. The youth room doors will open to the public at 10:00 a.m.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Ministerial Alliance is accepting applications from Shackelford County residents who wish to be included in the annual Christmas basket drive.

By Melinda L. Lucas An FCA fundraiser is planned prior to the last home football game against Haskell on Friday, Nov. 1, according to Paul Johnston, who works with area schools as an FCA representative.

By Melinda L. Lucas The date has been set for Friendship Baptist Church’s third annual “Harvest Acres” on Saturday, Nov. 23, starting at 9:00 a.m.  The gift and food bazaar is held in the church’s Activity Center at 600 Greer Street.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lions posted a 41-13 win in Cross Plains last Friday as District 7-2A DII play continues, scoring 41 by early in the fourth quarter before the Buffaloes came up with a couple of touchdowns late in the game.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion volleyball team closed out the regular season with a couple of district wins over the last week and are now preparing for the playoffs with a practice game next Tuesday.