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City without legal counsel
The City of Perry will apparently be without legal counsel for an undetermined length of time, as City Attorney Ray Curtis made it known he would not be available beyond…
Shooting investigation focusing on forensics
The ongoing investigation into the April 5 shooting at 221 Gas & Grill that claimed the life of Travis Stephen Smith, 33, remains active and is pending results from a…
Brynes asks city to forgive $20,000 charge for DMH
Recently-hired City Manager John Hart has been tasked with wading through yet another murky water-related issue on behalf of the city council — this time a nearly $20,000 bill owed…
Visitor becomes inmate after smuggling attempt
A Perry woman has been charged with attempting to smuggle vape pens, cigarettes and chewing tobacco into the Taylor County Jail.…
City debates Code Enforcement, weekend inspections requested
The City of Perry’s vacant code enforcement officer position prompted some debate at the city council’s most recent April 25 meeting, after a local contractor urged the city to crack…
TCDA welcome
Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) Chairman Wallace Holmes (left) welcomed new board member Ernestine Mitchell (right), who was sworn at a recent meeting. Mitchell joins TCDA board members John Singer,…
Hart gives 5-year city projects plan
As required each year by the city charter, City Manager John Hart has presented the city council with his first recommended “Five-Year Capital Improvements Program” for fiscal years 2023-28, outlining…
Burglar uses paver to break into store
Investigators have identified a person of interest in a burglary that occurred at the County Kitchen convenience store on Highway 98 West during the early morning hours of Monday, April…
City offers to hire and train new employees
Faced with issues hiring and retaining employees, the City of Perry will explore the possibility of paying for the specialized training and certifications needed to fill certain positions.…
New warehouse coming
An old truss manufacturing building and former cabinet shop, located across from the new Stone’s Home Center are being torn down to make way for a new lumber warehouse. According…
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