By Sam WallerProject Graduation fund­raising efforts are winding down as commencement ceremonies are now less than a month away.The 33 members of the Albany High School Class of 2023 will graduate Friday, May 26. The Project Graduation party will follow.

By Melinda L. LucasOrganizations planning to award scholarships at the 2023 Albany High School graduation exercises on Friday, May 26 are asked to report their scholarship amounts and recipients by Wednesday, May 10.

Parents of Albany High School graduating seniors are reminded to gather baby pictures for The Albany News’ upcoming graduation section.Pictures are due by the end of next week, on Thursday, May 4, if possible.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Ministerial Alliance will conduct local observance of the National Day of Prayer at noon Thursday, May 4 at Bank Park.The theme for this year’s event, chosen by the NDP task force, is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness and Avail Much,” based on James 5:16.

By Sam WallerThe Feed Store will host an evening of praise and worship at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 30 to cele­brate the fifth Sunday of the month.Organizer Kyle Viertel said the the program will include a number of songs, a spoken word message, and possibly a time to share testimony.

By Sam WallerFor nearly four decades, Polo on the Prairie has raised millions of dollars for cancer research and patient programs at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Research Center.

By Donnie A. LucasAnyone who would like to add a veteran’s name to the veterans memorial marker located on the Shackelford County Courthouse square needs to contact Mary Kay O’Connor by Monday, May 15.

By Sam WallerWith prom season in full swing, Sweet Repeats Ministry  is again offering free use of formal attire for people in Shackelford County and the surrounding area.An offshoot of Closet Angels, Sweet Repeats is operated by Tammy McBee out of First Christian Church, 201 S. Walnut St.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High tennis program’s intrasquad tournament was pushed back a week to Thursday, April 27 (today), as coach M.J. Reneau prepared for the state tournament.

By Sam WallerFor the second time during the spring semester, Moran ISD encountered a security situation.