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    Bulldogs snap two-game skid by demolishing Franklin Co. Seahawks 16-3 in just five innings

    The Taylor County Bulldogs’ baseball team snapped a two-game losing skid by destroying the Franklin County Seahawks 16-3 in just 5 innings of play last Friday, improving to…

    Lady Bulldogs cruise to fourth-straight win

    The Taylor County Lady Bulldogs’ softball team cruised to their fourth straight win with a 12-2 hammering of the Lafayette County Lady Hornets last Thursday, before losing their…

    Willis, Metcalf place sixth in their weight class at state weightlifting championship

    Taylor County High School (TCHS) seniors Briar Willis and Madden Metcalf both placed 6th in their respective weight classes at the Class 1A FHSAA State Championship Weightlifting Meet…

    Norvell will be guest speaker at FCA ‘Night of Champions’ set for May 7 at Forest Capital Hall

    Florida State University (FSU) Head Football Coach Mike Norvell will be the featured special guest speaker at a “Night of Champions” banquet hosted by the Taylor County Fellowship…

    News

    Georgia-Pacific will not sell Foley mill as a ‘cellulose manufacturing facility’

    Georgia-Pacific (GP) has confirmed it will not sell the local Foley Mill to any other…

    Mill is the highest valued parcel in county at more than $480 million

    Mill is the highest valued parcel in county at more than $480 million

    Georgia Pacific’s Foley Cellulose Mill’s tangible personal property (TPP) account is the highest valued parcel…

    Two-year drug trafficking investigation results in four arrests; three suspects have plead guilty, sentenced

    Two-year drug trafficking investigation results in four arrests; three suspects have plead guilty, sentenced

    A two-plus year investigation spearheaded by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Narcotics Task Force…

    Perry woman, 56, facing up to life in federal prison on drug charges when she is sentenced next month

    A Perry woman with multiple drug-related charges is now facing at least 25 years –…

    Qualifying for federal, judicial seats ends April 26

    Qualifying is underway this week for candidates seeking a seat in the U.S. Congress, as…

    GP has invested $2 billion at other sites over last year

    In the same year it announced plans to permanently close its Foley Cellulose Mill in…

    GP invested more than $300million in Foley mill since ‘17

    In the years leading up to GP’s surprise announcement on Sept. 18, 2023, that it…

    Community

    Historical building survey announced

    The Florida Division of Historical Resources has contracted with JMT, Inc. to conduct an architectural survey of historic buildings which are more than 50 years old in Taylor…

    Benefit mullet dinner fish fry is April 26

    The Perry Garden Club invites the community to its second annual Parking Lot Pickin’ fundraiser hosted by Sheriff Wayne Padgett this Friday, April 26, in the Save-a-Lot parking…

    Children’s Fun Festival is April 20 at City Park

    This Saturday, April 20, the community of Taylor County is invited to participate in the annual Children’s Fun Festival at City Park. This event has been a symbol…

    Krazy Wheels keep on rolling

    The “Krazy Wheels Parade Unit” of the Perry Shrine Club is seeking sponsors for its upcoming Skeet Shoot planned Saturday, April 27. Individuals and businesses who would like…

    Red Hat yard, bake sale is April 20 at Rosehead

    Members of the Sandy Toes Red Hats will hold their annual Yard Sale & Bake Sale this Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the…

    Entertainment

    ‘Sips and Sunsets’ unveils entertainment schedule

    Steinhatchee will host the second annual “Sips and Sunsets” Wine and Craft Beer Festival this weekend with a special VIP celebration…

    ‘Munich: The Edge of War’ has frightening parallels to present day

    ‘Munich: The Edge of War’ has frightening parallels to present day

    By MARK VIOLA It’s not exactly rare to sit down and watch a movie set in the past only to discover…

    Latest stay at ‘Hotel Transylvania’ loses much of the original charm

    Latest stay at ‘Hotel Transylvania’ loses much of the original charm

    By MARK VIOLA I doubt “Hotel Transylvania” immediately comes to mind when people are asked to name their favorite animated franchises,…

    ‘Copshop’ is a funny, violent movie with wild characters, sharp dialogue

    ‘Copshop’ is a funny, violent movie with wild characters, sharp dialogue

    By MARK VIOLA Back in September, just as we were seeing the COVID-19 Delta surge begin to wind down, a nondescript…