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Dodimead named ‘MVP’
By MADDOX WILES Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) sixth-grade center Tucker Dodimead was recently named “Offensive Line MVP” after competing in the RNR Sports Media “Top 100 Super Showcase” held…
Paving contractor requests 15% more
A Havana paving contractor is seeking a 15% increase over its original bid amount, claiming costs have soared during the several months the project has been delayed while waiting on…
New sign for DMH
Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) has unveiled a new sign and logo in front of the facility on Highway 19 North. Technology embedded in the sign will allow DMH staff to…
City may try to ‘piggy-back’ Waste Pro contract
After learning a contract with Waste Pro Services expired more than a year ago, the City of Perry is considering “piggy-backing” off of a similar governmental contract for commercial solid…
Burns found guilty of first degree murder
The most compelling evidence presented during two days of testimony during the murder trial of Kenneth Brian Burns likely came not from any single witness, but from the victim herself…
‘I just started swinging until she didn’t come anymore’
Kenneth Brian Burns, 47, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole in the stabbing death of his ex-wife, Loriann “Lori” (Carlton) Burns, during…
Super-Pufft agrees to pay $990,000
Following a lengthy and sometimes heated debate, the Perry City Council has approved a new five-year utility agreement with Super-Pufft Snacks USA, under which the company agrees to repay the…
Dunkin’ Dogs down Wakulla in 74-33 win
The Taylor County Bulldogs’ varsity boys basketball team won their second straight game and improved to 8-11 on the season with a lopsided 74-33 victory over Wakulla County Tuesday night…
Brynes volunteers to serve as city manager, Brown to stay on 1 month
After hearing several proposals suggested by Councilman Bill Brynes that would be in violation of state law and the city charter – including a suggestion that he serve as city…
A Championship Season
By ANTHONY L. WHITE / Contributing columnist There was one second left on the clock. A second to tie the game and go into overtime. Or a second to lose…
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