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Local man arrested for attempted murder
A Perry man is facing an attempted murder charge after an alcohol-fueled domestic argument turned violent Monday night, resulting in multiple gunshots being fired inside a home. Joseph C. Lepine,…
Waste Pro officials apologize to city council for recent problems
Stating that the waste management industry has been “hit significantly hard by COVID,” Waste Pro Regional Manager Loyd Childree apologized to city officials for recent problems experienced by commercial solid…
Brown recommends rotating manager’s line of succession
At the recommendation of City Manager Taylor Brown, the city council has designated Perry Police Department (PPD) Chief Jamie Cruse to fill in as acting city manager when Brown is…
Up in smoke
Several pounds of cannabis, almost a pound of cocaine and 1.5 pounds of synthetic marijuana went up in smoke Wednesday as part of regular court-ordered evidence destruction following the conclusion…
BBTC preparing students for high-wage careers
In the past, technical colleges may have had a reputation of being a school of last resort for students who did not fit into the traditional high school or college…
Taylor schools will partner with FSU for intern program
The Taylor County School Board has approved a new agreement with the Florida State University (FSU) College of Education to host student-teacher interns beginning next school year. According to Director…
GP donates $8,000 to Boys & Girls Club
Georgia-Pacific presented an $8,000 donation to the local Boys & Girls Club of North Central Florida on Wednesday, March 2. “Georgia-Pacific (GP) and the Foley Cellulose mill are pleased to…
Deputy continues to make improvements
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Deputy Troy Anderson’s condition continued to improve this week, as he underwent hand surgery on Monday, one day after getting a visit from his K-9…
Details begin to emerge in deadly home invasion
Some of the graphic details of the Feb. 22 shooting that resulted in the death of a convicted sex offender who shot a Taylor County deputy are coming to light,…
Three wrecks in four hours keep crews busy
Three crashes in a four-hour period on Saturday kept emergency first responders and local law enforcement officers busy, as at least four people were transported to area hospitals. According to…
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