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    Red-hot TCMS Lady ‘Dogs roll to 9-3 mark

    By MADDOX WILES The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Lady Bulldogs returned from spring break red hot, pounding the Lady Trojans from Hamilton County Middle School 18-0 on…

    TCMS ‘Dogs take down Madison Central 10-2

    By MADDOX WILES After two weeks off for spring break, the Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Bulldogs returned to the baseball diamond Tuesday night, taking down the Madison…

    TCMS track kicks off season

    Coach Sherman Rhines hopes to continue a recent trend of helping local middle school students qualify to compete at the middle school track and field state championships.…

    TCHS track has strong showing at recent meets

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Track & Field team had a strong showing at two recent meets, including a preseason event at Wakulla and the Tariq Barfield…

    News

    Space capsule splashes down 50 miles off Taylor

    Space capsule splashes down 50 miles off Taylor

    Taylor County had a close encounter with Florida’s growing space industry Tuesday evening when the…

    Roadside trash cleanup starting to pick up steam

    Roadside trash cleanup starting to pick up steam

    Although state-led hurricane debris clean-up efforts are far from completed along the county’s public rights-of-way,…

    Waterway debris removal totals 134,000 cubic yards

    Waterway debris removal totals 134,000 cubic yards

    In addition to roadside debris removal, clean-up efforts along the county’s many waterways are also…

    Dunnell again expresses concerns about school board communication

    According to School Board Member Deidra Dunnell, school board members should not have to learn…

    Animal shelter closed to dog adoptions and intakes for two weeks

    Animal shelter closed to dog adoptions and intakes for two weeks

    Taylor County Animal Control has closed the shelter to any new intakes or releases of…

    City accepts superintendent’s offer to take over baseball, softball fields

    The Perry City Council has voted unanimously to accept an offer from Superintendent of Schools…

    ‘Random income survey’ of 100 residences will be conducted around Perry next week

    The City of Perry will be conducting a “random income survey” of city residents early…

    Community

    Deadline to enter Short Story Contest is April 4

    The deadline for the 19th annual Friends of the Taylor County Public Library Short Story Contest is Friday, April 4. All entries for the contest must be submitted…

    Children’s Fun Festival set for April 12

    The Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties will host its annual Children’s Fun Festival Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at City Park.…

    Benefit chili cook off slated April 5

    The annual Chili Cook Off benefitting the Perry Police Foundation will be held Saturday, April 5, at Forest Capital Park in conjunction with the Florida State Bluegrass Festival.…

    Free Pet Vaccination Clinic March 22 at Forest Capital Hall

    A free Pet Vaccine Clinic will be held this Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at Forest CapitalHall. “Bring your healthy dogs, cats, puppies and kittens…

    Spring Break Scavenger Hunt

    The Taylor County Public Library is hosting a Spring Break Lucky Charms Scavenger Hunt. Stop by the library to get your list of clues and start tracking “Lucky…

    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…