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    ‘Pick-6’ caps ‘ugly’ 13-7 defensive win

    It wasn’t pretty, but the Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs overcame a scoreless first half to dominate the final two quarters on defense and pull out a…

    TCHS JV Bulldogs defeat NFC 27-20

    The Taylor County JV Bulldogs’ football team improved to 2-1 with a 27-20 win over North Florida Christian (NFC) last Thursday night in Perry.…

    TCMS ‘Dogs spear ‘Noles 24-20

    The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) “A team” Bulldogs moved their season record to 2-0 Thursday night, taking down the Florida High Seminoles, 24-20 in Tallahassee.…

    ‘Dogs face Marianna at Dorsett

    The Taylor County Bulldogs’ varsity football team looks to bounce back from their first loss of the season with a win over Marianna this Friday night at home…

    News

    Perry awarded $86,825 state grant to advance Gram’s Legacy industrial site

    Perry awarded $86,825 state grant to advance Gram’s Legacy industrial site

    The City of Perry has been awarded $86,825 in state funding to complete the surveying…

    Man arrested after machete standoff

    A tense standoff between a Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputy and a man armed…

    Blanco receives American Fisheries Society ‘Award of Excellence’ for scallop outreach

    Blanco receives American Fisheries Society ‘Award of Excellence’ for scallop outreach

    By SHARISHA BOODOO / Courtesy of American Fisheries Society Give a man some scallops, and…

    VDCI to take over county mosquito control

    Taylor County’s mosquito control program will transition from direct county oversight to a third-party company,…

    County transfers $500,000 for Steinhatchee flood project

    The Taylor County Commission has agreed to transfer $500,000 from its general fund reserves to…

    City eyes crosswalk at Center/Main intersection

    The Perry City Council is considering improved signage and installing a crosswalk in front of…

    DMH receives $10,000 technology grant

    Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) recently announced the local healthcare provider has been selected as a…

    Community

    Senior Center seeks donations to provide home-cooked meals for local senior citizens in need

    The Taylor Senior Citizens Center has launched a food drive in order to return to serving home-cooked meals for its clients and seniors in the community in need.…

    ‘Downtown Vibes’ on Sept. 11

    Catch “Downtown Vibes” in historic downtown Perry Friday, Sept. 11, at the monthly “Third Friday” event. Participating businesses will be open with extended hours from 5:30-8 p.m. and…

    Senator Simon speaks at luncheon on Sept. 11

    Senator Corey Simon will be the featured guest speaker at the “Partners in Progress Luncheons Series” planned Friday, Sept. 11, at the Perry Women’s Club beginning at noon.…

    Women’s Club meets Sept. 9 for ‘Cookies & Conversation’

    The Perry Women’s Club will hold the first meeting of its 2026-27 program year Wednesday, Sept. 9, beginning at noon. The program will include “Cookies & Conversation,” with…

    Hampton hosts Town Hall Meeting Sept. 9 at Loughridge

    Perry City Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. at Loughridge Park Community Center. Representatives from the Boys 2…

    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,…