Sports
Steinhatchee’s Evans catches largest trout in Nauti-Girl Tournament

Steinhatchee’s Evans catches largest trout in Nauti-Girl Tournament

The Nauti-Girls Fishing Tournament in Steinhatchee set sail Saturday morning to search for the “big ones.” By the end of the day, 13 ladies had managed to bring…

Search ongoing for two boaters missing from Horseshoe Beach

The search continues for the two men missing since Saturday, June 15, off Horseshoe Beach, Dixie County, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials. Thomas…

Defensive coordinator Johnson resigns

Defensive coordinator Johnson resigns

By AARON PORTWOOD Taylor County Bulldogs Defensive Coordinator Beau Johnson announced his resignation last week, informing his players and school officials he was taking the same position at…

Sign-up for church league softball runs through June 14

Registration for adult church league softball is now underway and will run until Friday, June 14. A team managers’ meeting will be held Tuesday (June 11) at 6…

News

Store cited for violating ‘spice’ ordinance, closed for 31 days

An undercover “buy” operation by the Perry Police Department (PPD) has led to the 31-day…

District to pay tab for dual enrollment courses

Thanks to an education bill passed during the waning days of the 2013 Legislative Session,…

Tip leads to arrest of man sought on cocaine charges

A tip from a confidential informant led to the apprehension of a suspect wanted in…

‘Friends Helping Friends’ takes aim at downtown DREAM grant

The City of Perry’s downtown revitalization efforts remain in high gear with the initial phase…

Taylor’s jobless rate falls to 7.4%

Taylor County’s unemployment rate continued its downward trajectory in April, falling to 7.4 percent, just…

School board to consider ‘options’ for Steinhatchee School tonight (June 18)

The Taylor County School Board will consider recommendation options from Superintendent Paul Dyal regarding middle…

Broader picture of Swindle’s firing captured in hearing officer’s report

In the past decade, Charles Swindle has donned a variety of uniforms that seem to…

Community

‘Dig Into Reading’ kicks off June 20

‘Dig Into Reading’ kicks off June 20

The Taylor County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is inviting local youth to “Dig into Reading” with five weeks of free events featuring pirates, dinosaurs and more. The…

Friends of the Library announce 2013 short story contest winners

The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library announced the winners of its sixth annual Short Story Contest Monday. The contest received 19 stories this year and the…

Registration underway for kindergarten

Parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten students are reminded that registration will be held at Perry Primary School June 20, 25 and 27 from 9 a.m. to noon.…

Dog wash June 22

Helping Hands of the Shelter, Inc., will host a Dog Wash Saturday, June 22, at Perry Animal Hospital (1900 South Dixie Highway) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…

Entertainment

Review: Hollywood favorites face the apocalypse in ‘This Is the End’

Review: Hollywood favorites face the apocalypse in ‘This Is the End’

By MARK VIOLA / Staff writer “This Is the End” follows a group of well-known Hollywood celebrities, all playing themselves, led…

DVD/Blu-ray review: ‘Snitch’ pits a father against drug cartels to save his son

DVD/Blu-ray review: ‘Snitch’ pits a father against drug cartels to save his son

By MARK VIOLA / Staff writer Father’s Day is Sunday and there are plenty of films out there which look at…

Texaco Showdown begins next week at music park

The first two preliminaries in the 32nd annual Texaco Country Showdown’s North Florida competition will be held Friday, June 21, and…

Review: ‘Now You See Me’ will keep you guessing until the end

Review: ‘Now You See Me’ will keep you guessing until the end

“Now You See Me” is an ensemble thriller about a group of magicians who are seemingly able to commit crimes anywhere…