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    TCHS hoops team compete at FAMU & Valdosta camps

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs’ basketball program had a tremendous month of June competing against high-level competition at a pair of team camps.…

    Dugout Disciples undefeated at Battle Ball XX before tournament washed out due to weather

    The “Dugout Disciples” – a team made up of local Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) student leaders and volunteers – went undefeated in three games and advanced to…

    2 ‘Dogs named to ‘All-Big Bend’ team

    A pair of Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs’ were named to the “2026 All-Big Bend Baseball Team” last week by the Tallahassee Democrat.…

    Girls soccer camp in July

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ soccer program has announced it will host the second annual Lady Bulldogs Soccer Camp in July.…

    News

    Taylor leads state in unemployment

    Even after declining slightly each of the past two months, Taylor County’s unemployment rate remained…

    City council agrees to discuss Flock cameras

    In response to questions and concerns brought up over the course of four consecutive meetings…

    Special meeting set June 30 for ‘Rock Building’ sale

    During a special meeting set for this coming Tuesday, June 30, Superintendent of Schools Reggie…

    Protecting Taylor’s coastline and adding recreational opportunities

    Protecting Taylor’s coastline and adding recreational opportunities

    Coastal River Alliance of the Big Bend (CRABB), a newly-formed local non-profit organization, is working…

    County to spend $40,000 on repairs at 4 roll-off sites

    The Taylor County Commission has agreed to spend $40,000 in solid waste reserve funds to…

    Local non-profits, service groups will be on display

    Long before COVID changed how individuals interacted with one another and hurricanes shattered Perry and…

    Republicans donate $5,000 to Veterans Park

    Republicans donate $5,000 to Veterans Park

    The Taylor County Republican Party has donated $5,000 to assist in the implementation of Phase…

    Community

    Awards ceremony for Short Story Contest winners is June 29 at library

    Winners of the Friends of Taylor County Public Library 20th annual Short Story Contest will be recognized at an awards presentation planned Monday, June 29, at 5:15 p.m.,…

    Are you prepared?

    A community recovery event will be held this Thursday, June 25, at Rosehead Park, starting at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Taylor County Emergency Management in conjunction with the…

    Happy Birthday America: Back-to-back celebrations July 3 & 4

    Perry and Taylor County residents will have the opportunity to celebrate America’s 250th birthday celebration this 4th of July weekend with a fun-filled Independence Day weekend of activities…

    Goodman will speak at July 4 celebration in Steinhatchee

    Author and historian Dr. Joshua Goodman will share excerpts from his book, “Forest Capital, A History of Taylor County” as part of Independence Day celebrations in Steinhatchee. Goodman…

    Fun Day, Gala slated June 27

    The Juneteenth Committee 1865 will host a Juneteenth community celebration and evening gala on Saturday, June 27, at the Jerkins Community Center. The festivities will begin with a…

    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,…