By Sandy Morris The Big Country chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted the second event in their annual Weekend of Champions this past Saturday, Jan. 30.

By Sandy Morris Riley Israel will be the featured speaker at the upcoming high school worship night scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at The Feed Store.  Israel grew up in Americus, Georgia, and his parents and grandparents made sure he was at church every time the doors were opened.

By Sandy Morris The Albany High School One Act Play (OAP) has been cast, and students have been rehearsing since Jan. 11, according to director Jenny Scott. “The play we chose this year is ‘The Love of Three Oranges,’ by Hillary DePaino,” said Scott.

By Sandy Morris Project Graduation organizers wrapped up their first fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 1 to prepare for the annual celebration following graduation.

The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, Feb. 10, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.

By Melinda L. Lucas A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, Feb. 11. Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

By Sandy Morris Closet Angels will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit Kristi Brooker from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8.

By Sandy Morris Many people are limiting their outings and social activities and looking for new ways to have fun and spend quality time together at home.

By Sandy Morris Local 4-H members participated in a special farrier program on Thursday, Jan. 28, according to Shackelford County Extension Agent and 4-H sponsor Kloey Painter. Local county commissioner Lanham Martin presented the program to about 20 4-H members.

By Sandy Morris The month of February is typically the peak month for flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.  A quick search of the Texas Department of State Health Services reports that the flu season began on Sept.