By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high track teams competed in a local meet on March 9, continuing to improve times and distances in preparation for the district meet set for March 27 in Hamlin rather than Albany. Eighth grade girls coach M.J.

By Sandy Morris Several Moran athletes have received honors following the 2020-2021 basketball season. Senior Dariann Hawley was named to the First Team Academic All-State Team.

Don Stutsman, age 72 of Moran, passed away Friday, Mar. 12, 2021. Graveside funeral services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Mar. 20 at the Moran Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Larry Briley officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lady Lions softball team had a full week of games last week, playing six bouts including five at the Clifton tournament on Friday and Saturday. Albany opened district competition this week, with a Tuesday game against Gorman. The Lady Lions won the contest 18-1.

By Sandy Morris The Shackelford County Community Resource Center recently received word from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of an ongoing grant award of more than $3.5 million.

By Melinda L. Lucas Financial figures for both the past and present were major topics during the Albany city council’s meeting on Monday, when a $3.01 million budget was adopted for fiscal year 2021-2022, and the audit was approved for 2020-2021.

By Sandy Morris Just in time for spring sports and other warm weather outdoor activities, Daylight Saving Time (DST) returns this Sunday, March 14, at 2:00 a.m.

By Sandy Morris The annual Chamber Membership Drive Crawfish Boil has been scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15.  The boil will be held at the Golf Course and is intended as an appreciation event for current Chamber members, as well as an opportunity to join the Chamber. 

By Melinda L.

By Sandy Morris With Fandangle memberships rolling in and Sampler invitations going  out in the mail, Fandangle artistic director Lorna Ayers is ready to get started on rehearsals.