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    Work nears on new BBTC VR health lab

    Constructors are expected to begin “turning dirt” next week on a new $2 million virtual reality health science lab at Big Bend Technical College (BBTC).…

    Man faces sex assault charges

    A Perry man is facing sexual assault charges after allegedly forcing himself on a young female.…

    Two arrested after high-speed chase

    A high-speed chase Saturday night, Jan. 7, resulted in the arrest of two Perry women for being in possession of trafficking amounts of marijuana.…

    Arson suspect gets eight-year plea deal

    Arson suspect Joshua James Gipson, 34, has pled guilty to all charges related to an Aug. 4, 2020 fire at Crosspoint Baptist Church and Point of Grace Christian School, and…

    Murder trial set for February

    Murder trial set for February

    A visibly slimmer Joseph Earl Luther, who was indicted on two counts of first degree murder while armed for the July 17, 2020, shooting deaths of his estranged wife, Heather…

    City aims for faster debris pick-up

    City aims for faster debris pick-up

    City Public Works Director Chester McAfee has requested the city council approve a $92,000 funding request he believes will help city workers pick up roadside yard debris “faster and better.”…

    Stein. First Ave. paving one step closer

    The county’s efforts to resurface and widen First Avenue in Steinhatchee are once again moving forward, after the Taylor County Commission agreed to purchase $148,000 in state and federal “mitigation…

    Episcopal food pantry open on Jan. 12

    St. James Episcopal Food Pantry will be open this Thursday, Jan. 12, to distribute non-perishable food to those in need of food aid. The pantry will be open from 10-11…

    Landry requests update on ongoing city projects

    City Councilwoman Diane Landry requested updates from city staff on a number of ongoing projects at the city’s Dec. 13 meeting.…

    City employees received $50 holiday bonus, up from usual $25

    City of Perry employees received a little extra holiday spending cash in their most recent paycheck, as the city council voted to double its annual Christmas bonus from $25 to…