By Sandy Morris The 2021 All-Sports Banquet, which honors local students for their participation in high school athletic events, has been set for Tuesday, May 11 at the Albany High School gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. The serving line will begin at 7:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lion softball team lost two close games against Anson in the bi-district round of the Class 2A playoffs last week, ending the season for the Albany girls.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany High School tennis team made an impressive showing at the Region 2-2A tennis tournament held April 26-27 in North Richland Hills, with junior Sarah Cotter making her first trip to the state meet in girls singles.

By Sandy Morris The annual field day for Nancy Smith Elementary School preschool through sixth grade students returns this year and is set for Monday, May 24 at the City Park. Students will begin being bused to the park at 9:00 a.m.

By Sandy Morris Moran sophomore athlete Alli Scott took home the gold in the 100 meter hurdles at the Region 2 1A track meet at Angelo State University in April and earned a trip to the University Interscholastic League Track and Field State Championships taking place this weekend, May 6 to May 8.

By Melinda L. Lucas Moran senior Tiffany Wade was crowned as Moran High School’s 2021 Prom Queen during last Saturday’s annual event held at the Moran Event Center. The MHS prom queen, with nominees from the senior class, is elected by all the students who attend the event.

By Sandy Morris Junior 4-H member Johnnie Hise took part in the 4-H Fashion Show on Friday, April 30 in San Angelo and placed first in her division, advancing her to the state contest.

Alma Rae (Bear) Law Cleveland, 91, of Albany died Friday, Apr. 30, 2021 in an Abilene hospice facility. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 4, at the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Howard Funeral Home of Clyde. Alma was born Dec. 12, 1929 in Ibex to James and Ila (Bowman) Law.

Nelda Charleen Davis was born on Dec. 17, 1946 to Charles and Aileen Davis in Baird, Texas. She went to school in Putnam, Texas where she played basketball and was a cheerleader.  While in school, she met and fell in love with L.C. Donaway. They were married on Aug. 12, 1966 in Putnam.

By Sandy MorrisAlbany High School will send three students to the University Interscholastic League state academic meet this Saturday, May 1.Because of COVID precautions, the event is being held at Abilene Wylie High School rather than in Austin.