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County seeks grant for derelict vessels
The Taylor County Commission plans to seek a state grant to cover the cost of removing a derelict vessel from the Steinhatchee River. At the commission’s Nov. 16 meeting, County…
Taylor escapes serious damage from hurricanes
The active 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially concluded Tuesday, Nov. 30, after producing 21 named storms, including seven hurricanes, of which four were major hurricanes. This above-average hurricane season was…
Sidewalk project nearing completion
Construction on the Old Dixie Highway sidewalk project is wrapping up, as crews from Curt’s Construction complete the final items on the checklist. The project, which is federally funded and…
Second suspect sentenced to 30 years in prison
The case of the 2018 murder of Derek Parks has officially closed after the second defendant entered a plea deal last week to avoid standing trial. Jessie Daquan Price- Brown…
County to issue cards, decals for roll-off sites
Taylor County residents who utilize the county’s roll-off sites will have additional flexibility next year when showing proof they are eligible to drop off household garbage. Most Taylor County property…
City to abandon small section of Bryant St.?
The City of Perry has agreed to consider a request to vacate ownership of a portion of Bryant Street at the request of a longtime local business interested in expanding.…
$100 deposit required for amphitheater use
A $100 refundable deposit will now be required to use the Rosehead Park amphitheater sound system, after city staff discovered trash, busted sandbags and a dead microphone when setting up…
Hall re-elected mayor
City Councilman Alan Hall has been elected to serve yet another one-year term as mayor of the City of Perry, while Councilwoman Shirley Hampton has been chosen to replace Councilwoman…
Demps re-appointed as commission chair
Taylor County Commission Chair Thomas Demps will retain his title for the second consecutive year after being appointed once again by his fellow commissioners. The commission held its annual re-organization…
Franklin remembered, honored
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor You never said “Good morning” to Capt. Gene Franklin. It was best to start with a simple “morning” and wait for his always-black,…
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