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Machete used to fend off attacker
A woman involved in an alleged domestic violence attack defended herself with a machete, slicing her attacker’s arm as he attempted to break into her home Friday evening in Steinhatchee.…
Senior center requests $15,000/month
Facing funding cuts from the federal and state government, Taylor Senior Citizens Center (TSCC) officials are turning to the Taylor County Commission for help, requesting a $15,000-per-month subsidy to help…
What is Fla. abortion law?
Following last Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade and turning the heated issue of abortion back over to individual states, many may be left wondering what that…
Businessman, school board member dies
Longtime Perry businessman, volunteer and former school board member Don Wiggins died Sunday, June 26 at the age of 86. Many will remember Wiggins as the former owner of Yarbrough…
Armed, suicidal man flees
A suicidal Mayo man armed with a loaded handgun led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase Tuesday evening before being taken into custody and placed on suicide watch at…
Local man is charged with child sex abuse
Sexual battery charges have been brought against a 65-year-old Perry man who was caught abusing a child. During an interview with investigators, Robert Wayne Sumrall admitted to having sexually abused…
City asked to upgrade local parks in spite of tight budget
Over the past several meetings, city officials have fielded requests for improvements and upgrades at several city parks, including drinking fountains, shade coverings and new equipment. At the city’s April…
County extends rental agreement of Consolidated building for SAO
The Taylor County Commission has agreed to continue renting the former Consolidated Communications offices on Drew Street in downtown Perry to house the local state attorney’s office. State Attorney John…
City may reduce required parking
Hoping to spur development and clear the way for new businesses, the city council will hold a public hearing and vote on reducing the required number of parking spaces in…
Scallopers urged to only keep big ones
Taylor and Dixie counties are blessed to be able to enjoy an early opening of Florida’s recreational bay scallop season — a full two weeks before any other Gulf Coast…
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