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Updated COVID vaccine boosters available locally
Federal health officials are now recommending that everyone age 12 and older get the new updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters specifically designed to combat the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants, which…
Keaton lots finally sold
The Taylor County Commission has finally sold two publicly-owned lots at Keaton Beach for a combined $129,500 — about 58% of the appraised value of the properties.…
Police: Lock your doors!
The Perry Police Department (PPD) has issued an alert for residents in the Pine Ridge area to secure their vehicles, sheds and exterior buildings after a series of burglaries were…
2 face animal cruelty charges
A two-year investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Perry man on animal cruelty charges after the savage beating death of young white-tailed deer was captured on video and…
Lynn retires after 46 years of service
Wednesday, Aug. 31, marked the end of an era at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH), as Robert Michael Lynn treated his final patient and closed out a 46-year career of providing…
Commission to lend ambulances to BBTC for diesel mechanic program
The Taylor County Commission has agreed to allow Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) to borrow four out-of-service and non-functioning ambulances to be used by its diesel mechanic students.…
2 more charges filed on ‘twerking’ teacher
Following a subsequent investigation, additional charges have been filed against a former teacher at a local private school who was initially arrested in June on sexual misconduct charges.…
Local murder case airs on ID Channel
Investigation Discovery (ID) channel’s “Reasonable Doubt” will air an episode this Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 10 p.m. focusing on the 2015 murder of local educator Shelly Strickland and the subsequent…
Page sentenced to 6 months in prison
Former assistant state attorney Ernest “Ernie” Page IV was sentenced to six months in federal prison Tuesday for his role in a bribery scheme linked to former Assistant State Attorney…
Solid waste fee will jump to $178 annually
Taylor County’s solid waste assessment, which is levied on every dwelling unit outside the Perry city limits, will increase 27% next year — jumping from $140 to $178.…
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