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    Bulldogs head to Bonifay for playoff opener

    Taylor County (4-5) at Holmes County (7-3) Class 1A, Region 1 quarterfinal Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. CST (8:30 p.m. EST), Memorial Stadium, Bonifay…

    Lady ’Dogs shut out Hamilton 4-0, improve to 3-0

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ varsity soccer team ran its season-opening win streak to three games and recorded its third straight shutout with a 4-0…

    TCMS boys open 3-0, top defending district champ

    The Taylor County Middle School boys basketball team is off to a perfect start, winning its first three games of the season, including an overtime victory over last…

    Brannen, Bulldogs roll past Hamilton 9-1, improve to 2-1

    Senior Bain Brannen scored 3 goals and handed out 5 assists Monday night as the Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs boys soccer team rolled past Hamilton County…

    News

    A Taylor County man charged with first-degree murder in the February 2025 shooting death of…

    Investigators seize more than 1/2-pound of meth

    Investigators seize more than 1/2-pound of meth

    The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Investigations Division made nearly back-to-back drug trafficking arrests and…

    County balks at $700,000 aerial mosquito spraying

    The Taylor County Commission held a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, to discuss aerial mosquito spraying,…

    Ketring re-appointed as city mayor, Hall sworn in

    City Councilman Ward Ketring was re-appointed as mayor for the coming year, and Councilman Alan…

    Veterans honored at ceremony, luncheon

    Veterans honored at ceremony, luncheon

    A flag-changing ceremony was held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Park in honor of Veterans…

    County’s newest Dollar General is open on U.S. 98

    County’s newest Dollar General is open on U.S. 98

    Taylor County’s newest Dollar General is now open at 1618 Golf Course Road, at the…

    Nammo is going vertical

    Nammo is going vertical

    Nammo’s new $200 million rocket motor factory in Taylor County is “going vertical.”…

    Community

    Coats needed for children and adults

    A Winter Coat Drive is underway to provide warm coats for children and adults who may not have the financial means to purchase appropriate winter clothing. “No one…

    November ‘Chamber Exchange’ will be held Nov. 18

    Chamber member are invited to take part in the monthly roundtable “The Chamber Exchange” planned Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 8-9 a.m. “Build connections with fellow members and learn…

    Limited number of tickets available for piano concert

    The Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commercewill host a benefit fundraiser, “Dueling Pianos,” this Saturday,Nov. 14, at The Swann Venue, beginningat 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and include…

    Annual Christmas Bazaar calling all vendors

    Applications are now being accepted for the Perry Women’s Club (PWC) annual Christmas Bazaar, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The…

    Thanksgiving dinner for veterans, senior citizens planned for Nov. 14

    Local veterans and senior citizens are invited to a Thanksgiving dinner that will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Taylor Senior Centers Center, beginning at 1 p.m.…

    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,…