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Smith, 110, remembered for her love, faith and hard work
Every June for the past 12 years, multiple generations of Mother Dora Smith’s family have gathered to celebrate her birthday during a time of family and fellowship. This year was…
Suspect in semi-truck theft located in Brevard Co. Jail
A suspect wanted for the theft of a $70,000 semi-truck in Perry on June 7 was arrested on unrelated burglary charges in Brevard County just days later on June 11.…
Six local officials re-elected unopposed
Three of Taylor County’s constitutional officers, along with School Board member Deidra Dunnell, have been re-elected unopposed to new four-year terms after receiving no challengers this year.…
Nine local races to be decided in primary
The races and candidate names that Taylor County voters will see on their 2024 primary election ballots are now set, following the conclusion of candidate qualifying last Friday.…
City council qualifies 2024 candidates
Only one of three city council members up for election this year will face a challenge, after the qualifying period closed on Monday, June 10, at noon with just four…
City adds 10 roads to paving project, tripling the scope
The City of Perry has tripled the scope of a local paving project after negotiating with the lowest bidder to expand the number of streets that will be resurfaced.…
Taylor to deliver final sermon as pastor of First United Methodist
Perry was the perfect halfway point for James “J.T.” Taylor and his family to stop while traveling with his father on business trips from their home in Georgia to South…
Arnold, Tripp re-appointed to DMH board
The Taylor County Commission re-appointed two members of the Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) board of directors to new three-year terms.…
DeSantis vetoes firefighter/EMT academy
Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) and local school district officials had high hopes that this year’s state budget would include an allocation to build a new firefighter/EMT academy here, but…
$3.6 million for county remains in state budget
While the Taylor County School District lost $2.9 million slated for Big Bend Technical College (see story above), Taylor County government escaped the governor’s veto pen with nearly all of…
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