By Sandy Morris Fandangle practices are going well and have been well attended, according to Fandangle artistic director Lorna Ayers. The original Sunday rehearsal schedule also has changed. “Practice will begin at 6:30 p.m. for Lavender Cowboy and Big Sisters,” said Ayers.

By Sandy Morris Thanks to a recent surge in responses, Shackelford County organizers have been able to reach the goals that were set for a special broadband initiative which will hopefully expand access of high speed internet to this area.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School counselors will host a dual-credit meeting at the AHS library starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26. Jenny Scott and Michaela Bradford will present the dual-credit course offerings for the 2021-2022 school year.

By Sandy Morris Hannah Trail and Barrett Beal were crowned queen and king during the Albany High School Junior-Senior Prom held Saturday, May 15 at the Whitney Theatre. The king and queen are selected by the members of the junior and senior classes.

By Sandy Morris The Nancy Smith Elementary School annual field day will be held on Monday, May 24, at Webb City Park.  The day of fun and games will be set up for preschool through sixth grade students to enjoy.  Starting at 9:00 a.m.

By Sandy Morris The Nancy Smith Elementary School Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is hosting a “Dunk Challenge” fundraiser.  SHAC is collecting money to decide which four staff members will face the dunk tank during the NSES field day on May 24.

By Sandy Morris Members of the four and five year old class taught by Brandi Lehew at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church Mother’s Day Out program have been learning about the local community.

a birder’s eye view   By Brad McBee Perhaps no other bird captures the imagination like that of a hummingbird. Beating their wings some 60-80 times a second, hummingbirds can move in any direction or just stand still in the air.

By Sandy Morris The Robert Nail Football Stadium will be the site of the weekly worship service and child dedication held by First Baptist Church of Albany on Sunday, May 23, although weather concerns may move the event back to the church.

Jordan Pleasant graduated cum laude May 7 from Hardin Simmons University with a degree in business administration.  A 2017 Albany High graduate, he is the son of Jeff and Ricia Pleasant and grandson of Gerald and Ruby Petree, all of Albany.