First Baptist Church will hold a volleyball tournament Saturday, March 12 to raise funds to send youth to church camp this summer.The double-elimination tournament will be held at the Albany High School gym. Awards will be presented for first, second, and third place.

By Donnie A. LucasWhen their parents moved their families halfway around the world in search of a better life, they probably weren’t thinking that a small West Texas community like Albany would provide its own version of the American Dream.

By Sam WallerAlbany churches will conduct Ash Wednesday services Wednesday, March 2, to begin Lent, which continues until Thursday, April 14.Albany United Methodist Church will participate in “A Night With New Room” at 6:30 p.m. on Ash Wednesday.

By Sam WallerSeveral Albany students are scheduled to participate in an academic practice meet Saturday, Feb. 26, at Stamford.“Any of the kids who are available to go and get some practice time in, we’ll take them,” Albany UIL coordinator Rick Davis said.

By Donnie A. LucasA total of 10 members of the high school band earned Division I ratings and medals at the solo and ensemble contest held last Saturday in Abilene.A group of 12 students completed, with 10 earning the highest rating for a medal.

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By Sam WallerThe Rock Hill School building in southwest Shackelford County will continue as the polling site for Precinct 4 after the county obtained title to the property in January.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases tested locally held steady over the last week, with 13 positives results from the 44 tests administered.The three local testing sites reported a combined total of 14 positive test results from the 33 tests administered during the week of Feb.

By Donnie A. LucasOnly two of the six local entities located within the county will hold elections on May 7, with the other four entities cancelling elections because there were no contested races.The filing period for each of the local races ended Friday, Feb.

By Melinda L. LucasFriends of the Old Jail Art Center will finally get to celebrate the museum’s 40th anniversary this Saturday with a long-awaited party under the big tent.