Albany News |

By Donnie A. Lucas Eight new tests for the COVID-19 coronavirus were administered by the county’s two health clinics last week, with one positive result, one negative, and six still pending.

Early voting starts next Monday for primary run-offs

By Lynsi Musselman

Scavenger Hunt!

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany Chamber of Commerce is hosting a scavenger hunt to encourage residents to get involved with the history of Shackelford County.

Pool opens with no problems

By Donnie A. Lucas Only one new -COVID-10 test was administered in Shackelford County in the last week, bringing the total number to 31 since the pandemic began in March.

News

Local bars transition to smoke-free

By Lynsi Musselman

Two popular Albany restaurants now are 100 percent smoke free inside their buildings.

Old Jail opens gates for visitors

By Lynsi Musselman

The Old Jail Art Center has opened its gates to the public once again as of July 1, with no appointments required, but a couple of other directives in place.

MISD asks parents to respond to survey

By Kathy Thomson

Registration for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year is underway in Moran, and a special survey is being sent out this week.

Sports

Booster club begins work on program

By Kathy Thomson

Conditioning break planned next week

By Donnie A. Lucas

Albany youth who have been participating in summer conditioning will get a week’s break from the training during the week of July 6-9.

Raiders top Little League play

By Donnie A. Lucas

The shortened seasons for Albany Little League major teams came to an end this week, with the Raiders winning the league title.

Opinion

You, me & everyday life

I’ll Take the Oldies

I remember when my family bought their first TV (black and white of course).

You, me & everyday life

Please Don’t Climb!

As I looked across the street this morning, I saw a herd of boys headed to the practice field. Yes, it’s that time...football season.

By Bobbie Cauble

You, me & everyday life

School’s

Coming!

By Bobbie Cauble

Lifestyle

You, me & everyday life

Roosters on Vacation

My street, South 1st, which runs in front of Albany High School, is usually very quiet in the summer time.

Well…not this past week.

By Bobbie Cauble

You, me & everyday life

It does seem like you see signs everywhere these days. A lot of these quotes are on T shirts. I have a Sign Wall in my den. Some of the signs are spiritual and some are just for fun.