By Sam WallerFour Albany FFA students placed with their steers last week at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo in Abilene.Hattie Braly placed second in Red Angus Class 1 and sixth in Maine-Anjou Class 3.Kenzie Neve came away with two third places in Charolais Class 4 and Simmental Class 2.

By Donnie A. LucasLocal organizations who plan to apply for funding from the Albany Chest need to finish and submit their applications by 5:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, Sept. 30.

By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany blood drive is set for today, Sept. 22.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasPre-ordered photo packets taken of junior high football and volleyball players by The Albany News are ready for pickup, along with those of high school athletes taken last month.

By Sam WallerAlli Scott was crowned homecoming queen with Tyler Waddell named homecoming king during ceremonies at Moran’s football game against Mullin on Friday, Sept. 16.Moran cheerleaders held a homecoming dance  at Moran Events Center following the game.

By Melinda L. LucasTopping off a two-week exchange between county elected officials that occasionally caused tempers to flare, county attorney Rollin Rauschl made a statement on Monday that he intends to absorb a loss in income “to the extent of $19,000.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Old Jail Art Center will get an up-close look at three new exhibits during a dinner reception on Saturday, Sept. 17, with the galleries open to the public during regular museum hours.The staff at Old Jail Art Center has been busy preparing for the weekend’s opening.

By Melinda L. LucasA quorum of Albany city council members voted during the regular monthly meeting time on Monday, Sept. 12 to adopt the tax rate that had been proposed on Aug. 23.

By Donnie A. LucasThere will be a few changes in the 2022 Fall Fest sponsored by the Albany PTO, including the date, which has been moved ahead by a week to Saturday, Oct. 22.A meeting was held Monday, Sept. 12 to iron out several other changes to be implemented this year.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors will meet next Monday, Sept. 19. in expectation of adopting the almost $4 million budget that was proposed Aug. 24, along with the “no-new-revenue” tax rate of 19.24 cents.