By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School counselors will host a dual-credit meeting in the AHS library starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3.Jenny Scott and Michaela Bradford will present the dual-credit course offerings for the 2022-2023 school year.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany band students ended the school year last Thursday with a concert showcasing each band both separately and combined.Several students were also recognized with awards during the program that included several selections from each band’s contest music.

By Sam WallerRain forced the Nancy Smith Elementary School Field Day indoors earlier this week, but it couldn’t delay the start of summer vacation. Albany schools wrapped up the 2021-22 year today with early release at 2:30 p.m.Before that, a junior high awards ceremony was scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerDespite a late change of plans, First Baptist Church of Albany enjoyed a good attendance Sunday, May 22 for its annual Bible presentation to the Albany High School senior class.

Five Albany High School seniors were presented with Albany Masonic Lodge scholarships at a special meeting held at the Lodge on Thursday, May 19 for recipients and family members.

By Sam WallerAlbany Methodist Church will honor retiring pastor Tim Trimble with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at The Feed Store.Trimble is retiring after more than 16 years in the ministry, the last nine in Albany.

By Donnie A. LucasWith just three weeks remaining before the opening date, rehearsals for the Fort Griffin Fandangle are going very well, according to artistic director Lorna Ayers.“We have had a great response by cast members this year,” Ayers said.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the June distribution of the commodity food program  provided by Shackelford County are June 2-3.Moran families should pick up their commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 2.

By Sam WallerLocal high school coaches are offering a variety of sports camps this summer for students entering kindergarten through ninth grade for the 2022-23 school year.

By Sam WallerSeven Albany seniors and one from Moran will participate in the Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Games coming up in June.On Friday, June 10, Albany’s Ana Balliew and Cooper Fairchild will play for the North teams in the softball and baseball games, respectively.