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    Bulldogs take on Hornets May 23

    Bulldogs’ Head Coach Jesse Braswell is excited and looking forward to watching how his team competes when he leads the Taylor County football team onto the field for…

    TCHS track concludes season at Jacksonville meet

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) boys and girls 2023-24 track and field season came to an end in Jacksonville at University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium on…

    Champions announced as TCBA concludes 2024 Babe Ruth season

    The Taylor County Baseball Association (TCBA) has wrapped up the 2024 Babe Ruth youth baseball season and crowned champions in four divisions.…

    Powell is new Tigers head football coach

    By LAURA YOUNG / Courtesy of Monticello News Energizing music delivers a feel-good vibe as Jefferson Tigers football players and coaches take to the practice field on a…

    News

    Hampton accuses city of nepotism, lack of diversity

    After accusing the City of Perry of nepotism in its hiring practices and complaining about…

    Perry woman arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way on U.S. 19/27

    Rena Lynn Russell, 41, of Perry was arrested and charged with DUI (with person under…

    TCHS Valedictorian – Courtney Dyer

    TCHS Valedictorian – Courtney Dyer

    Ask Courtney Dyer if she ever imagined graduating at the top of her class, and…

    TCHS Salutatorian – Anna Kay English

    TCHS Salutatorian – Anna Kay English

    Anna Kay English didn’t have to look when it came time to find a role…

    Point of Grace Valedictorian – Rebekah Buhler

    Point of Grace Valedictorian – Rebekah Buhler

    Laser focused on her goals and future, Rebekah Buhler makes the most of every minute…

    Point of Grace Salutatorian – Victoria Davis

    Point of Grace Salutatorian – Victoria Davis

    Point of Grace Salutatorian Victoria “Tori” Davis knew that the road to obtaining her goal…

    Point of Grace Salutatorian – Emaley Gentry

    Point of Grace Salutatorian – Emaley Gentry

    The bonus of being a member of relatively small graduating class is that you have…

    Community

    Young actors take the stage May 24 & 25

    Cast and Company Drama Group, Inc. (Cast and Company) offers family-friendly entertainment during the Memorial Day weekend with its Spring Showcase, where students perform comedic skits and monologues.…

    Spring Book Sale will be held May 18 at library

    This Saturday, April 18, the Friends of the Taylor County Public Library will hold their Spring Book Sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Most books will be 25¢…

    Book sale planned May 18

    The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library will host its Spring Book Sale on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to noon. Most books will be 25¢…

    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…

    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…