By Melinda L. LucasNew and ongoing recipients of the Albany ISD Education Foundation scholarships need to provide proof of enrollment in order to receive awards for the fall 2023 semester.

By Sam WallerIt’s almost time for Albany Community Vacation Bible School.The event, sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance, is for children age 4 through those who have completed sixth grade and scheduled for Sunday-Wednesday, July 30-Aug.. 2. Preschoolers must be 4 years old by Aug. 1.

By Sam WallerThe Albany community is invited to take part in a prayer walk Friday, July 28, in advance of the upcoming school year.Organizer Mike Bean said that while the main part of the prayer walk will be held at 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program  provided by Shackelford County are Aug. 3-4.Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels has rescheduled its annual Back To School Bash for 5:00-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.Closet Angels director Lori Reames said she originally planned to hold the event before the state’s tax-free weekend, but postponed it to avoid conflicting with other local events.

By Sam WallerThe Albany FFA chapter made a big haul at the 95th annual state convention, held July 10-14 in Dallas.

By Donnie A. LucasWhile numbers were down somewhat this summer due to conflicts, spirits were high as the second and final week of Resource Care’s Day Camp wraps up.The camp was divided between the week of July 10 and July 24 this year, with the final day set for tomorrow, Friday, July 28.

By Melinda L. LucasThe last name on a fairly lengthy list of classroom teachers and coaches has been checked off this week, although a few expected contracts are not yet finalized, according to Albany ISD administrative assistant Lynsi Musselman.

By Donnie A. LucasTicket are selling fast for the fifth annual CareFest, with only $50 general admission remaining for the one-day music extravaganza headlining Pat Green and Kevin Fowler on Saturday, Aug. 26.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral members of the local FCCLA chapter competed at the national conference in Denver, Colorado last week, bringing home silver medals for their efforts.