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    ‘Dogs score 3 late TDs to blow open close game, defeat Blountstown 27-6

    In a hard-fought battle on the road Friday night in Blountstown, the Taylor County Bulldogs scored three touchdowns in the final 15 minutes to bust a close 7-6…

    PSA registration for fall is now open through Oct. 4

    Registration for the upcoming Perry Soccer Association (PSA) fall soccer season is now open for youth ages four through 13.…

    Elks Lodge’s ‘Soccer Shoot’ postponed due to hurricane

    The Perry Elks Lodge has postponed its annual “Elks Soccer Shoot” to Saturday, Oct. 5, with registration still open to all boys and girls up to 15 years…

    Bulldogs off to best start since 2010

    The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs are off to their best start since 2010, when current head coach Jesse Braswell was a TCHS senior playing under former…

    News

    Officials are predicting 10+ feet of storm surge

    Local emergency officials are asking residents to take Hurricane Helene seriously – especially when it…

    Local schools will be closed Sept. 25-27

    After meeting with Emergency Management officials Tuesday, Superintendent of Schools Alicia Beshears announced all schools…

    Sandbags available at two locations here

    Self-serve sandbag distribution centers are now open and operational in Taylor County in two locations.…

    Commission approves $100 million final budget

    The Taylor County Commission gave final approval to its $100 million budget for the 2024-25…

    Historic Train Depot future is in jeopardy due to cost of repairs

    Historic Train Depot future is in jeopardy due to cost of repairs

    The Perry City Council is facing a difficult decision on the future of the historic…

    Perry man, 48, arrested for arson after Woods Creek Rd. house fire

    Perry man, 48, arrested for arson after Woods Creek Rd. house fire

    A Perry man who threatened to harm himself has been charged with arson following a…

    Hurricane Debby debris deadline is Sunday

    Taylor County property owners are reminded that Hurricane Debby debris must be placed and properly…

    Community

    ‘Southern-fried’ author speaks Sept. 30

    Rhett Devane will be the featured guest speaker at the Monday, Sept. 30, meeting of the Friends of the Taylor County Public Library. The Chattahoochee author will discuss…

    ‘Southern-fried’ author speaks Sept. 30

    Rhett Devane will be the featured guest speaker at the Monday, Sept. 30, meeting of the Friends of the Taylor County Public Library. The Chattahoochee author will discuss…

    Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Poker Run set for Sept. 21

    An Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Poker Run in memory of Richard Cruce will be held Saturday, Sept. 21. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Perry Elks Lodge,…

    Perry Garden Club hosts welcome back luncheon Sept. 18

    The Perry Garden Club will kick off its new 2024- 25 program year with a “Welcome Back” luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 18, starting at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited…

    Rain barrel, compost workshops planned this Sept. 14

    Taylor County Extension will hold back-to-back compost and rain barrel workshops this Saturday, Sept. 14, starting at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., respectively. The workshops will be held…

    Entertainment

    ‘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,…

    ‘Copshop’ is a funny, violent movie with wild characters, sharp dialogue

    ‘Copshop’ is a funny, violent movie with wild characters, sharp dialogue

    By MARK VIOLA Back in September, just as we were seeing the COVID-19 Delta surge begin to wind down, a nondescript…