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DMH invites the Blue to visit new ‘LEO Lounge’
Beginning July 1, Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) will open its “Law Enforcement Lounge,” creating a specific site on the local hospital campus where law enforcement officers can complete assigned duties…
‘Freedom Week’ sales tax holiday will run until July 7
Florida’s “Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday” begins today (Friday, July 1) and will run through Thursday, July 7, providing tax relief on purchases of outdoor, boating and fishing supplies, as…
Dyal to resign, board may hire Beshears early
During a special meeting Tuesday night, the Taylor County School Board was expected to hire Superintendent-elect Alicia Beshears on an interim basis following the resignation of current interim Superintendent Paul…
Steinhatchee couple escapes inferno alive
A Steinhatchee couple managed to escape with just the clothes on their backs when fire destroyed their home located at 918 Riverside Drive SE in Steinhatchee early Sunday morning. With…
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…
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