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New subdivision vote postponed
The Taylor County Planning Board was forced to postpone consideration of a preliminary subdivision plat for a proposed 45-lot “luxury residential RV resort” near Spring Warrior last Thursday due to…
1 of 2 Keaton lots for sale
The Taylor County Commission has officially put a county-owned lot at Keaton Beach up for auction, soliciting sealed bids for the 0.12-acre parcel with canal frontage. The property is one…
Contractor accused of working without license
A local businessman faces fraud charges after allegedly working without a valid contractor’s license. Ruben Cabrera, 54, was arrested on May 3 and booked on charges of engaging in business…
Dyal, Walker named this year’s inductees
Longtime educators and school administrators Paul Dyal and Jan Walker have been named the newest inductees into the Taylor County Educators’ Hall of Fame. A reception honoring the inductees will…
Board fills director of instruction post
The Taylor County School Board has filled a key position for the coming school year by selecting Franklin County administrator Jill Rudd to serve as the district’s new director of…
Escapee caught
County jail inmate Joseph “J.J.” Padgett spent 10 days on the run before being captured Monday afternoon, May 9, after police officers caught him attempting to steal copper wiring behind…
Tornado touches down here
A tornado packing 75 mph winds briefly touched down near the intersection of Hwy. 27 East and Jefferson Street just after 7 p.m. Friday, damaging several homes and businesses. ‘The…
DMH reports positive changes
Nearly one year into its recently-adopted four-year strategic plan, Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) is continuing to weather the challenges facing rural hospitals across the country, thanks in part to several…
Candidates have less than 1 week to qualify by petition
Local candidates running in the 2022 election cycle, as well as those who are considering filing, have less than a week to qualify through the petition method and avoid paying…
County receives one bid for river light maintenance
Taylor County officials recently received a single bid to perform maintenance on four river entrance light systems along the county’s coast. The lights are located at the mouths of the…
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