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Commission debates music at mud bogs
How late is too late for music at large-scale mud bogging events that attract thousands of people to Taylor County each year? That’s the question facing the Taylor County Commission…
New VFW post to hold grand opening Friday
When Michael Thrift walked into his first VFW meeting, he had no inkling he would leave with a commander’s title and a new calling.…
Section of CR 14 will be named after WWII veteran who landed in Normandy on ‘D-Day’
Taylor County will salute World War II veteran Norman Leroy Tedder Sr. by dedicating a road in his honor during ceremonies planned for 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Econfina…
County considers removing advertising restriction
Those who wish to hold large-scale mud-bogging events in Taylor County must meet a multitude of requirements and restrictions, all outlined in the county’s code of ordinances.…
City selects Hart in split 3-2 vote
In a split 3-2 vote Tuesday night, the city council agreed to enter into contract negotiations with John R. Hart II to serve as the City of Perry’s next city…
Morale, budget, clean city Hart’s top priorities
Contacted Thursday, incoming City Manager John Hart stated his initial top priorities will be improving city staff morale, reducing expenses to limit future utility rate and tax increases and cleaning…
Coker: ‘I got played by a masterful politician’
“I got played by a masterful politician,” city manager candidate J. Travis Coker stated the day after the city council voted 3-2 in favor of pursuing contract negotiations with fellow…
Former deacon sentenced to 22 years
A former church deacon has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison four months after being found guilty of two counts of “use of a child to produce child…
Tuten hits grand slam in Bulldogs’ 7-4 preseason win over Fort White
With Taylor County trailing 4-3 and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 6th inning, freshman Ethan Tuten crushed the first pitch he saw over the fence for a…
Suspect is still at-large
An “armed and dangerous” suspect wanted in connection with an early-morning shooting Sunday, Feb. 12, remains at-large.…
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