By Sam WallerThe final week of the school year will start off with two days of fun and games for Nancy Smith Elementary School students.The annual track meet will be held Monday, May 23 at the high school track.A field day will be Tuesday, May 24 at Webb Park.Lunch will be provided both days.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany bands will end the year with a concert set for Thursday, May 19 in the main gym at the high school beginning at 6:00 p.m.The concert will open with selections by the high school band, followed by the sixth grade and seventh grade bands, both separately and combined.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School  seniors are on the final countdown to graduation,and their parents and community members are finalizing plans for the traditional Project Graduation party.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School seniors have a little over one week until they cross the stage and receive their diplomas, and several activities are planned for the soon-to-be graduates between now and Friday, May 27.

By Sam WallerA community-wide clean-up day, an annual promotion of the Albany Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Saturday, June 11.“We need all the help we can get,” Chamber manager Mary Beth said. “Just come on out and help us make Albany look good.

By Donnie A. LucasFollowing a month-long reprieve from COVID-19 cases, six positive cases have been reported over the last two weeks.County Judge Bob Skelton reported Monday that three positive results were reported to him for the week of May 9-13.

By Sam WallerLocal residents may still submit names for the Shackelford County veterans memorial marker.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany City pool will open to the general public on Wednesday, June 1 with a one-day-only, free-admittance Splash Day.Albany City pool co-managers this summer are Savannah Maberry, Meg Walser, and Mikaela Jones. Maberry helped with the operation of the facility last summer.

By Donnie A. LucasResponse to rehearsals for the June performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle has been great, according to artistic director Lorna Ayers, especially among the younger members of the cast.

By Melinda L. LucasA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, May 26.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.