The first “round” of 11 recorded interviews in the Ardon B. Judd, Jr. Oral History Project have been completed, and eight of them so far are available to watch on the Old Jail Art Center’s website, theojac.org.

There is still time for local ladies and girls to register for a Victorian tea party, complete with the making of spring hats at the Old Jail Art Center this Saturday, May 11.

Sunday evening, May 12, the Prairie Theater is expected to fill with the sounds of dance music, children’s laughter, and instructions from the caller when rehearsals for the 2019 Fandangle summer shows begins at 7:00 p.m. with Square Dancers and Little Wrangler, followed by Yoledae at 7:45 p.m.

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have served our country, and anyone who wants to honor a local veteran by adding their name to the Shackelford County veterans memorial marker should contact Mary Kay O’Connor at 325-660-2498 by tomorrow, May 10.

With competition stiffer than ever, Albany’s student newspaper staff collected one of only four Gold Star awards given at the Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC) annual spring convention held at the University of Texas campus in Austin last weekend.

McMurry chapters of Alpha Lambda Delta and Alpha Chi Honor societies recently conducted a ceremony for their newest inductees.  These students have distinguished themselves by their academic excellence and positive contributions to the campus.

Jeff and Ricia Pleasant of Albany are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their son, Jordan Rick Pleasant to Madison Lynn Chaney, daughter of Gary and Samantha Chaney of Abilene.

Albany High School seniors will be very busy during the next two weeks, with several activities planned during the time leading up to graduation.

Educators at Albany ISD were provided snacks, meals, and gifts during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10, courtesy of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization, parents of local students, Brookshire’s, and the Albany Masons.

High school graduation is only two weeks away, and seniors and their parents are making plans for the celebration, including the traditional Project Graduation party.