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    Lady Bulldogs sweep Bell 3-0

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ varsity volleyball team won a “battle of the Bulldogs” last Thursday in the TCHS gym, sweeping Bell High School 3-0…

    ‘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.…

    News

    No moratorium on data centers

    No moratorium on data centers

    The Taylor County Commission has rejected calls for a moratorium on data centers for the…

    Commission votes 3-2 to give $1/hr raise to employees

    The Taylor County Commission will hold the first of two hearings next Monday on the…

    County seeking more funding for Ash St. resurfacing

    As expected, the bids for the highly-anticipated Ash Street widening and resurfacing project came in…

    Perry man arrested after fleeing PPD officer

    A Perry man fled police when he was caught in a somewhat compromising position with…

    TCMS ‘Dogs crush Riversprings 26-6

    By MADDOX WILES The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Bulldogs dominated the Wakulla Riversprings Bears,…

    McCullough recalls watching the events of 9/11 unfold in England

    McCullough recalls watching the events of 9/11 unfold in England

    Donald J. Loyd was a believer of absolutes. So, when a well-meaning local woodcarver in…

    School-zone speed cameras will go live Sept. 16

    The Perry Police Department is reminding motorists that the 30-day public education and warning period…

    Community

    Yard sale on Sept. 12will support Miss Juneteenth 2026 Jasmen Bogere on her journey to nationals

    A benefit yard sale fundraiser supporting Jasmen Bogere, Miss Juneteenth Florida USA, on her journey to nationals, will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. to noon.…

    Race for a Cure Sept. 12

    The eighth annual Noah’s Legacy Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Point of Grace Christian School (POG) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free family…

    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.…

    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,…