By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams split their games against Seymour on Thursday, Sept. 8, with the seventh grade winning 24-0 and the eighth grade losing 14-6.The Cubs make their first road trip of the season on Thursday, Sept. 15 (today) when they visit Hawley.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Xi Chi Pi Sorority will hold its third annual scholarship golf scramble Saturday, Oct. 1, at Albany Golf Course.Organizer Lauren Peacock said the event raises funds for scholarships for Albany High School graduates.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team enjoyed a 2-0 week last week, beating Benjamin and Tolar, as preparations for district intensified.The Lady Lions (13-7) began their last full week of nondistrict play Tuesday, Sept. 13, with a hard-fought win, 25-23, 28-26, 27-29, 25-15, at Snyder.

By Sam WallerProbably the best thing about Albany’s 27-13 victory at Seymour last week was the Lions had 11 healthy players on the field at the end.A depleted Albany squad returns home after two games on the road to host Hawley at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

The Albany Volunteer Fire Department recently received a grant to purchase a “slip-on unit” that has been installed on a surplus military truck.The $15,800 grant was made possible through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.

By Donnie A. LucasVolunteers are needed to decorate the downtown area for the fall season on Saturday, Oct. 1.Anyone wishing to help set up decorations should meet at the Chamber of Commerce office in the depot at 9:00 a.m., according to Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.

By Melinda L. LucasApplication forms for Albany Chest funds are now available at both local banks and The Albany News, with a deadline of Friday, Sept. 30.Forms can also be requested by email at news@thealbanynews.net.

By Sam WallerThe 15th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14, at Albany Golf Course.The event benefits the Albany K Charity Scholarship Fund.

By Melinda L. LucaA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, Sept. 22.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasThe time for a Sunday youth Bible study is changing after the group met for the first time last weekend.Friendship Baptist Church pastor Paul Johnston, who is leading the sessions, said that there was a good turnout for the Sept.