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    Three Bulldogs qualify for state meet

    Three members of the Taylor County Barbell Club – Jonathan Sweat, Jacob Sweat and Cole Austin – will represent the Bulldogs at the Class 1A State Weightlifting Meet…

    Flowers picks up offer from Mississippi State

    Coming off of the program’s best season in 15 years, the Taylor County Bulldogs’ football team had a big first day of spring practice on Monday, April 27,…

    Fort White ends TCHS softball season with 18-1 district loss

    The Fort White Lady Indians ended the Taylor County High School (TCHS) varsity softball team’s season in the first round of the district tournament Monday night in Fort…

    TC United U14 travel soccer team now 3-0-1 after win, tie

    The Taylor County United (TC United) travel league soccer program had another good showing in Warner Soccer Spring League play in Tallahassee on Saturday, April 18, with the…

    News

    Local officials, residents question FDEP concerning GP’s draft wastewater permit

    Local officials, residents question FDEP concerning GP’s draft wastewater permit

    The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) held a public meeting last Thursday, allowing Taylor…

    Man, 78, arrested for sexual assault of a child under 12

    A 78-year-old Perry man was arrested last week on sexual assault charges involving a minor…

    Correction: Murphy not arrested as part of long-term drug roundup

    Due to incorrect information provided by the Perry Police Department (PPD), Joseph Travis Murphy, 51,…

    Weed wins circuit judge seat unopposed

    With no other challengers qualifying to run by the deadline, local Third Judicial Circuit Assistant…

    Commission agrees to include school district’s1/2-cent surtax referendum on November ballot

    Commission agrees to include school district’s1/2-cent surtax referendum on November ballot

    The Taylor County Commission has agreed to place a referendum on the November general election…

    SRWMD temporarily banning off-highway vehicles for fire risk

    Due to high fire danger conditions, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) is temporarily…

    16 arrested in drug roundup

    Over the course of 48 hours earlier this week, the Perry Police Department (PPD) successfully…

    Community

    Annual Courtney Family Reunion will be held on May 23

    All friends and relatives of the Edgar James Courtney and Miley Grubbs Courtney descendants are invited to gather for the 63rd annual Courtney Family Reunion Saturday, May 23.…

    Rabies vaccines: $15

    Rabies vaccines will be offered for $15 each at the upcoming Free Pet Vaccines Clinic planned Saturday, May 16, at Forest Capital Hall from 9 a.m. to noon.…

    Children’s Fun Fest April 25 at City Park

    Stopping child abuse before it starts. That is one of the missions of the Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison & Taylor Counties. It’s a mission that once…

    Wildlife photographer, author speaks April 27

    The Friends of the Taylor Public Library welcomes award-winning wildlife photographer and author Doug Alderson as guest speaker Monday, April 27, at 5:30 p.m. He will talk about…

    PWC welcomes McGrew as guest speaker April 15

    Refuge House Director Debra McGrew will be the special guest speaker at the April meeting of the Perry Women’s Club, which will be held Wednesday, April 15, beginning…

    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,…