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    Bulldogs seek 3rd straight win over War Eagles

    Big Bend rivals Taylor County and Wakulla County will meet for the 30th time since 1991 when the Bulldogs and War Eagles face off at 7 p.m. Friday…

    Lady ‘Dogs fall to Lafayette Co.

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ varsity volleyball team fell for the first time this season with a 3-1 loss to Lafayette County Lady Hornets on…

    Bulldogs rush for 6 touchdowns in dominant 47-13 win over Bozeman

    The Taylor County Bulldogs opened the 2026 varsity football season by bulldozing the Bozeman Bucks, 47-13 Friday night in Panama City, rushing for 275 yards and 6 touchdowns…

    JV Bulldogs shut out Fort White 27-0

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) junior varsity Bulldogs football team opened the season with an impressive 27-0 shut-out win over Fort White Thursday night at Dorsett Stadium…

    News

    What’s next for data centers?

    The Taylor County Commission listened to subject matter experts and concerned residents for three and…

    Public speakers call for moratorium or ban

    The vast majority of those who spoke at Tuesday’s data center workshop voiced their opposition…

    Taylor Co. Community Bank acquired by Gulf Winds CU

    Taylor County Community Bank, the Perry branch of Madison County Community Bank that opened here…

    PPD issues warning about juveniles and ‘Orbeez guns’

    PPD issues warning about juveniles and ‘Orbeez guns’

    The Perry Police Department (PPD) has issued a strong public safety warning following several recent…

    BBTC preparing its students for ‘Industry 4.0’ with zSpace

    Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) has been featured in Business Insider for its efforts to…

    School pauses medical coder course

    Several dual-enrolled students expressed their disappointment that Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) has opted to…

    Local author remembers letter sent to him by legendary singer Dolly

    One of Perry native and author Michael Morris’ most valued possessions is a letter sent…

    Community

    It’s happening downtown

    September is just around the corner and downtown Perry invites residents to catch “Autumn Vibes” at the “3rd Friday” event planned Friday, Sept. 11, from 5:30-8 p.m. Businesses…

    Senator Simon will be guest speaker Sept. 11

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

    Horseshoe Beach author speaks at library Aug. 31

    Author Cindy Chewning will speak at the Monday, Aug. 31, meeting of the Friends of the Taylor County Public Library. The Horseshoe Beach resident will discuss her books…

    Come meet your new best friend!

    Taylor County Animal Advocates, in partnership with Tractor Supply, will hold an adoption “pop-up” event this Friday, Aug. 28, from 4-6 p.m. at the local store. All animals…

    Benefit softball game Aug. 22 at Sports Complex

    Teams from across the area, including Tallahassee and Valdosta, will take part in a benefit softball game this Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Taylor County Sports Complex. Games…

    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,…