By Lynsi Musselman There will be no Chamber of Commerce lunch this Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day weekend. Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said the Chamber lunches will begin again at the Icehouse on Friday, July10 at 12:00 noon.

A Community Prayer Service is being planned by members of Albany’s First Christian Church, according to the pastor, Brad McBee. The special service, which is open to everyone, will be held on Thursday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. in the FCC sanctuary.

Administrative assistant Morgan Whitley gathers supplies to match up with teachers’ requisition lists after a recent order was delivered at the school. Although both campuses are pretty quiet, the AISD staff members who are working during the summer months are moving forward with plans for an Aug.

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By Donnie A. Lucas In contrast with recent statewide data, Shackelford County residents are still holding the COVID-19 virus at bay with no new tests administered during the past week.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany Chamber of Commerce is hosting a scavenger hunt to encourage residents to get involved with the history of Shackelford County.

By Donnie A. Lucas As of Monday, only four openings were available for this weekend’s Father’s Day Golf Tournament set for Saturday and Sunday at the Albany Golf Course.

With snacks and gear in hand, Landon Herrell (l) and Ace Vickers (r) walk down Main Street to the creek for an afternoon of fishing, making the most of sunny June days with friends.

By Lynsi Musselman Old Jail Art Center is still closed to the public, with no plans to reopen as of press time this week. Executive board members could possibly make that decision next month.

By Lynsi Musselman As time passes and restrictions ease, more churches are slowly beginning to  meet again for worship services and Sunday school.