By Melinda L. LucasA total of 42 members of the Albany High School Class of 2025, along with two junior ushers, took part in this year’s Project Graduation celebration, an all-night party held at multiple locations around Albany, beginning and ending at The Feed Store.

The City of Albany swimming pool will open Friday, May 30 with a free Splash Day from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The facility will continue to be open to the public on Tuesdays through Saturdays 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. through July, with Sunday hours 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.Brittney Everett, who is managing...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Shackelford County Library’s annual summer story hour returns next week, offering preschool and early elementary children a fun and educational opportunity to explore the world of animals through stories, crafts, and live demonstrations.The 2025 program kicks off Tuesday,...

By Melinda L. LucasThe Shackelford County Hospital District Board elected its officers Monday during a regular meeting, with Jason Price returning as president, James Breeden as vice president and new member Karin Cox as secretary.The meeting began with a prayer led by Pastor Brad McBee and...

By David H. WallerMatt Bellah was unanimously elected president of the Albany ISD Board of Trustees during Monday night’s regular meeting, stepping into leadership as the district looks ahead to major facility decisions and a possible bond election.Bellah succeeds Robert Montgomery, who stepped...

By David H. WallerThree familiar faces from Albany will once again climb into their vintage station wagon and set out on a one-of-a-kind adventure this June as part of the annual Buffalo Run.

On Sunday, May 18, members of First Baptist Church contributed the largest single offering in the history of the church to kickstart the Renovation Fund for the church’s historic sanctuary.This year, 2025, marks the 100th Anniversary of the church’s historic main building, and needed repairs and...

By Melinda L. LucasThe annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 26, at the Aztec Theater.The service, sponsored by the Albany Lions Club, will begin at 6 p.m.The program will open with a welcome by Lions Club president John Tate, followed by the invocation by Pastor Brad McBee.

The Albany Academic Booster Club is entering a new chapter in 2025, with a transition in leadership and continued momentum in its mission to support academic success in Albany ISD.Founded in 2018 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Academic Boosters have granted more than $169,000 over the...

By Melinda L. LucasFamilies are invited to celebrate the vibrant culture of Southeast Asia this weekend as the Old Jail Art Center presents a Family Festival, this month honoring Myanmar Heritage. The free event will take place Saturday, May 24, from 1 to 4 p.m., and offers fun for all ages.