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    Schools will scrap online TEC option

    After countless hours of training, pouring more than $233,000 into establishing the program and requiring major adjustments for both students and teachers, the Taylor County School District has announced its…

    Attorney releases school hiring recommendations

    The Tallahassee attorney hired to review the Taylor County School District’s hiring and recruitment procedures has released an overview of her recommendations, including expanding the capabilities of the school district’s…

    Happy Easter!

    Happy Easter!

    The Easter Bunny came to Perry early, leaving all sorts of treats for students at Taylor County Primary School Thursday. Easter egg hunts, holiday crafts and even a prize egg…

    Mud bogs, body cameras and city drops recreation

    The Taylor County Commission looks to have a full agenda for its next regular meeting on Monday, April 5, with topics ranging from law enforcement body cameras, seawalls at Keaton…

    Limited parking plan for public boat ramps

    Limited right-of-way parking is now available near the county-run boat ramps at Keaton Beach, Steinhatchee and Dark Island, but only in designated areas. The specific areas were chosen based on…

    FDOT grant will pave Ellis Street

    The City of Perry has applied for a state grant to fund the resurfacing of Ellis Street located between City Hall and Rosehead Park in downtown Perry. At the city’s…

    Scientists for a day

    Scientists for a day

    Some 16 Taylor County High School (TCHS) students participated in a hands-on educational experience with Georgia-Pacific’s Foley Environmental Team on March 26, acting as water quality scientists for a day. TCHS…

    105 mph chase ends in crash

    A high-speed chase that started in Dixie County late Thursday night, and reached speeds of 105 miles per hour, ended in Taylor County after the suspect crashed her vehicle into…

    K9 tracks down fleeing suspect

    K9 teams from the Perry Police Department (PPD) and Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) tracked a suspect for nearly four miles through numerous city neighborhoods Saturday before apprehending him in a…

    United for United Way

    United for United Way

    Taylor County’s United Way campaign received a huge boost Monday with the presentation of a $20,000 corporate gift from Georgia-Pacific’s Foley Mill. Additionally, employees are continuing to raise funds during…