By David H. WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Playhouse took center stage this past weekend with their production of Rumors, marking a successful three-day run that brought renewed excitement to Albany’s theater scene.

By Lynsi Perry MusselmanThe Lorax, Thing 1, 2 and 3, and Cat in the Hat, among other Dr. Seuss characters were seen on Nancy Smith Elementary School campus on Friday, February 28, to celebrate “Read Across America” week.

The Albany Masonic Lodge continues its tradition of giving back to the community, recently making donations to the Albany ISD Dyslexia Program and the local senior citizens center, as well as opening applications for its annual scholarship.

By Melinda L. LucasShoppers should have plenty to choose from this Saturday at the special yard sale and bake sale to be held at the Shackelford County Show Barn from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.“We have so, so many things!” organizer Kristie Smith said earlier this week.

By Melinda L. LucasA large group of 27 Albany FCCLA members, the most ever, competed at the Regional Leadership Conference last week in Waco, with most of them advancing on to the state meet in Dallas April 11-13.“I’m very proud of them,” Jennifer Marshall, FCCLA sponsor, said.

By Sam WallerAutum Russell and Allen Hebel were named queen and king of the Moran High School prom Saturday, March 1.The event, with a theme of “Under the Stars,” was held at the Moran gym.Spring FlingMoran PTO will hold its annual Spring Fling carnival Wednesday, March 12 at the football field.

By Melinda L. LucasGrandparents Week at Nancy Smith Elementary continues today and tomorrow, along with the annual Book Fair, which is set up on the cafeteria stage.The school is hosting the special week for grandparents, with help from Albany PTO members, who are sponsoring the book fair.For the...

Last week, junior journalists were given a creative challenge: write a story based on the discovery of a mysterious object in an unexpected place.

A group of Albany’s fourth and fifth graders will take the stage this week to present Big Bad, a one-act courtroom comedy that puts the Big Bad Wolf on trial.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Playhouse will open its production of Neil Simon’s Rumors this weekend at the Aztec Theater, marking the first time in two decades the fast-paced comedy has been performed on the local stage.