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    Bolles brings end to Bulldogs’ season in first round of playoffs; team finishes 7-4

    The Taylor County Bulldogs’ amazing turnaround season under first-year Head Coach Jesse Braswell came to an end Friday night in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs,…

    Braswell already looking forward to bigger and better 2025 season

    At the conclusion of his first year leading the Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs, Head Coach Jesse Braswell praised the players and coaches who helped the team…

    Lady Bulldogs 4-0 after ‘mercy rule’ victory

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ varsity girls soccer team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 8-0 “mercy rule” victory over the Gadsden County…

    TCHS boys pull off close 2-1 ‘team win’ over Gadsden Co.

    The Taylor County Bulldogs varsity boys soccer team pulled off an exciting “team win” by edging out Gadsden County 2-1 on the road last Thursday to improve to…

    News

    Traffic stop turns deadly

    The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving at least…

    Eyewitness shares account of shooting

    A customer standing at the cash register of a nearby convenience store said they first…

    What is the process to investigate shooting?

    When a law enforcement officer is involved in a shooting or “use of force” action,…

    Overturned log truck

    Overturned log truck

    A 61-year-old Perry man was seriously injured when the loaded log truck he was driving…

    Deadline for roadside Helene debris is Nov. 23

    Taylor County property owners have just a few more days to have all Hurricane Helene-related…

    City to get second opinion on Old Depot repair costs

    The city council has allocated up to $20,000 for engineering services to determine what can…

    Ketring, Landry re-elected as Perry mayor, vice-mayor

    City Councilman Ward Ketring was unanimously re-appointed to serve a second straight one-year term as…

    Community

    Crafters wanted!

    The Taylor County Historical Society is accepting applications for the Downtown Christmas on the Square arts and crafts show. Applications are available at Rain’s Train Stop Flower Shop…

    Elks Christmas Bazaar is this Nov. 23

    Get a jump start on your Christmas shopping at the annual Elks Christmas Bazaar planned this Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entry is free,…

    Registration deadline for Gingerbread House Workshop is Nov. 20

    Today (Wednesday, Nov. 20) is the final day to register for the seventh annual Gingerbread House Workshop. Space is limited to the first 40 participants. The registration fee…

    Local photographer will spotlight birds, animals and wildflowers in slideshow

    Local award-winning photographer Cindy Moore will present a slideshow featuring photos of Taylor County’s birds, animals and wildflowers at the November meeting of the Perry Garden Club. The…

    Free Community Dinner on Nov. 16

    A free Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held this Saturday, Nov. 16, at Loughridge Park. Serving will begin at noon and continue while supplies last. The event is…

    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…