By Donnie A. LucasA community play day has been planned for Saturday, April 8 starting at 3:00 p.m. at the Bank Park as a way to add some fun and “shenanigans” for area residents over the Easter weekend.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA students face a full spring schedule with four career development events before the end of March.

By Sam WallerAlbany Little League has 160 players on 16 teams with the new season set to start Monday, March 27.League director Paul Hamilton said he’s looking forward to another successful year for the local program.“Come out and watch us play,” Hamilton said.

By Sam WallerEddie and Debbie Hanks of Seymour will conduct a Bluegrass gospel service Sunday, March 26 at Albany Methodist Church.The Hankses have been performing together as part of Hanks & Company along with Klint Trammell and Stephen Foster.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School band members will attempt to earn a second straight Sweepstakes Award next Tuesday, March 28 at the concert and sight reading contest in Abilene.The band will take the stage at 10:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral members of the Albany FCCLA chapter will compete at the State Leadership Conference in Dallas set for March 31 through April 2.

By Sam WallerProject Graduation is in the process of sending out letters to solicit contributions for this year’s graduation night party.Project Graduation coordinator Amanda Tabor said letters are being mailed to local businesses and past donors, with several types of donations accepted.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District board voted unanimously at its Monday, March 20, meeting to accept the proposed calendar for the 2023-24 school year, continuing the district’s four-day school week.Superintendent Dr.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA students wrapped up their participation at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and now turn their attention to Star of Texas in Austin.“Albany FFA had a great showing at the 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo,” chapter adviser Chris Beard said.

By Melinda L. LucasBasic information about scholarships being awarded to this year’s graduating class at Albany High School is needed by the first part of next week.