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    Cowboys pull away late to clinch district title

    A valiant defensive effort and strong rushing performance by senior Jabez “Bez” Glanton helped the Taylor County Bulldogs take a 7-6 second-half lead and battle the Madison County…

    Miller receives offer to play collegiate softball at Melvin Christian College

    Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ multi-sport athlete Georgia Miller has picked up her first collegiate scholarship offer, receiving interest from John Melvin Christian College in Pensacola…

    TCHS-MadCo renew ‘Border War’

    The Taylor County Bulldogs (3-4 overall, 0-1 in district) will host the Madison County Cowboys (4-4, 1-0) at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Dorsett Stadium in Perry,…

    Lady ‘Dogs soccer squad kicks off season Oct. 27

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ soccer program has announced its 2026-27 varsity and junior varsity (JV) schedule and rosters for the upcoming 2026-27 season.…

    News

    Judge to hear sales tax ballot challenge Oct. 30, four days before Nov. 3 election

    A circuit judge will hear arguments this Friday, Oct. 30, on whether to block the…

    Workshop on data center regulations will be held Nov. 4

    A public workshop will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m. as part of…

    71st annual Florida Forest Festival

    71st annual Florida Forest Festival

    A great day for a parade! Taylor County High School varsity cheerleaders led off the…

    Early voting off to a steady start in Taylor

    Early voting in the 2026 general election has been steady since it began in Taylor…

    Roy’s Restaurant holds groundbreaking ceremony

    Roy’s Restaurant holds groundbreaking ceremony

    Two years ago, Hurricane Helene leveled the iconic Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee.…

    District seeks to turn $948,149 Idalia loan balance into grant

    When Hurricane Idalia hit Taylor County three years ago, the school district obtained a $6.1…

    Former Perry musician killed after being struck on 98 in Panama City

    Larry “Larry Dee” Hockaday had a gift for music that earned him a following in…

    Community

    Chamber hosts ‘Dueling Pianos’ fundraiser Nov. 14

    The Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce will host a benefit fundraiser, “Dueling Pianos,” on Saturday, Nov. 14, at The Swann Venue, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50…

    A double dose of Halloween fun

    Get ready for double the treats and double the fun with a bonus Halloween event. More than 40 “trunks” will be set up in downtown Perry this Friday,…

    Free dental services available to veterans

    Tallahassee State College (TSC) is inviting local veterans in need of dental care to participate in “A Day of Dental Care: Serving Those Who Served,” a one-day community…

    Get your tickets for PWC Tour of Homes

    Save the date and plan a “girls’ day out” Sunday, Nov. 8. The Perry Women’s Club (PWC) Tour of Home is the perfect event to share with your…

    Let’s take a tour! Tickets on sale now

    Four local homes will be featured on the Perry Women’s Club (PWC) upcoming 2026 Tour of Homes, and tickets are now available. The annual tour, which will also…

    Entertainment

    Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ is essentially a remake of the original ‘Predator’

    Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ is essentially a remake of the original ‘Predator’

    By MARK VIOLA Sometimes while watching a movie, I get the feeling that it seems familiar, like I’ve seen another film…

    ‘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,…