By Sandy Morris Warmer, spring-like temperatures, along with the upcoming time change, have many local residents ready to get out and enjoy the pleasant weather. However, the month of March is also the time to get prepared for severe weather.

By Melinda L. Lucas Multiple sirens and the response of several emergency vehicles got the attention of local residents Friday evening, March 5 after a 911 call came in that a single vehicle had crashed through a fence along Hwy. 6 south of Albany and started a small fire.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion and Lady Lion track teams competed in the Anson Tiger Relays last Thursday, earning a number of ribbons and medals. The Albany track teams will be on the road this week to a meet in Hamlin on Saturday, March 13.

By Sandy Morris Moran Independent School District will dismiss on Friday, March 12 at the regular time for Spring Break. Spring Break is set for March 15-19, and classes will resume at the normal time on Wednesday, March 22.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany boys basketball program was represented well, taking nine spots in the District 10-2A All-District selections announced this week.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany High School boys golf team finished third at the Hawley Golf Tournament last Wednesday, March 3, and several local golfers placed in the top 10 among the medalists.

By Sandy Morris There will be a send-off for Albany High School athlete Wesley Estridge at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 11. The send-off will begin at the high school and proceed through the downtown area going towards Breckenridge.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lions varsity baseball team defeated ­DeLeon last Tuesday, then played four games at the Glen Rose tournament on Thursday through Saturday, with a 1-2-1 result.

By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high track teams opened the season last Tuesday, March 2 in Breckenridge, followed by competing in the Albany meet on Monday. Coach M.J. Reneau said that the Breckenridge meet was a good beginning for the eighth grade.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Girls Softball Association is ready to kick off the season and will hold a ‘Field Day’ at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at Webb Park on the Albany softball field.  Registration Jacey Shack, president of AGSA, said registration has been extended through Saturday.