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    Schools will now restrict parent visits due to spike in COVID-19

    The Taylor County School District, following the recommendation of local public health department officials, will not allow parents to walk their children into school when the new year starts Wednesday,…

    Prayers for healing and strength

    Prayers for healing and strength

    Community members came together Wednesday morning for a Prayer Walk at Doctors’ MemorialHospital (DMH), asking for God’s grace for those battling COVID and those entrusted with their care. “We need…

    County keeps millage same, but expects $688,000 in extra revenue

    The Taylor County Commission unanimously agreed to keep the county’s proposed property tax millage rates the same for the 2021-22 fiscal year, a move that is expected to generate an…

    County moving ahead with grant for softball field

    During a public hearing held this week, the Taylor County Commission solidified its commitment to seek a $200,000 state grant to help fund the construction of a third softball field…

    Hampton suggests city hire grant writer

    City Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton is suggesting the City of Perry consider employing the services of a grant writer, stating she feels the city is missing out on opportunities to receive…

    No serious injuries in crash

    No serious injuries in crash

    Local authorities rushed to the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Roberts Aman Road Wednesday at approximately 3:30 p.m. after the driver of an F-150 reportedly lost control of the…

    DMH COVID cases up 400% this week

    Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) had eight COVID-19 patients as of Tuesday afternoon, four times the number the facility had late last week. As recently as last Thursday, the hospital only…

    Domestic dispute erupts into gunfire

    An early-morning domestic altercation Sunday escalated to gunfire when a suspect pulled a firearm and began shooting into a nearby home, causing its occupants to escape through a window and…

    City expecting COVID federal reimbursement

    The City of Perry could receive a “substantial” amount of reimbursement for public safety and first responder salaries and benefits under the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act. While they…

    Council to buy one half of downtown city block

    Anticipating the need for additional space in the future, the city council has authorized City Manager Taylor Brown to enter into a contract to purchase nearly half of a downtown…