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Taylor County Primary School welcomed 853 students (grades Pre-K-2) Wednesday, which marked the official start of the 2022-23 school year. Routine first-day traffic issues had improved by Thursday morning, and…
Why is city losing $$$ on gas?
More than six weeks after questions were first raised in mid-June, City of Perry officials were still “not prepared” this week to explain why its natural gas department appears to…
Keaton Beach parcel bid out 3rd time
Those wishing to own a small slice of Keaton Beach property have until Sept. 2 to submit a bid to the county.…
Wish granted!
Eric Morgan loves all things “Toy Story” and spending time with his family and friends. His wish for the “Make A Wish” foundation was to bring both of his favorite…
Jail officer arrested, fired for sex relationship with inmate
A correctional officer at the Taylor County Jail has been arrested for engaging in an alleged sexual relationship with a female inmate while she was incarcerated in 2020. Brandon James,…
Teen is arrested for gun store burglary
A 14-year-old teen was arrested Monday and charged with multiple felonies in connection with a July 4 burglary at a local gun and pawn shop, which included the theft of…
Brown defends policy on take-home vehicles
In response to questions raised by former city manager Bill Brynes at the city council’s most recent meeting, current City Manager Taylor Brown gave an impassioned defense of his decision…
Happy to be home
It’s not how she imagined she would start her senior year in high school, but for Addison Bethea, being home in her own bed after weeks in the hospital is…
Hampton suggests no 3% city pay raise
As the city council searches for ways to fund more than $2 million in capital improvement projects scheduled for the upcoming budget year, at least one city council member has…
‘DMH saved my life’
By ANGELA CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor Some anniversaries you look forward to – such as your wedding day or a milestone in your career. Others, you simply cross off and…
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