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County has 20 positions, no applicants
Despite more than 20 open positions available in county government, local officials have not received an employment application in the past month. That’s according to County Administrator LaWanda Pemberton, who…
‘Chamber Member of the Year’
Nammo was presented with the 2021 “Chamber Member of the Year” award at Friday night’s chamber banquet, which celebrated the theme, “There’s No Place Like Home.” “Although the name has…
‘No Show’ jurors face contempt charge
County Judge Bill Blue is providing fair warning that those who may be tempted to ignore jury summons could face potential “adverse action,” after 38 prospective jurors failed to appear…
Gray presented with Rotary’s ‘Hero’ award
Retired lieutenant Lin Gray was named the 2021 recipient of the Perry Rotary Club’s “Our Hero Award” for his embodiment of the Rotary motto: Service above Self. Gray was presented…
Shot fired to ward off ‘erratic’ man charged with burglary
A suspect exhibiting erratic behavior led to a swarm of police and deputies descending on the neighborhood located behind Deal’s Oyster House off Highway 98 on Friday afternoon, April 23.…
3 deputies injured during psychotic episode arrest
Three Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies sustained minor injuries after struggling with a man experiencing what was believed to be a substance-induced psychotic episode at his home Thursday morning,…
Siegmeister arrested during ‘bucket list’ tour
Recently divorced, more than $600,000 in debt and at the center of a federal investigation, former State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister’s personal and professional life were crumbling all around him in…
CARES Act applications due by April 30
The application period for the second round of Taylor County’s small business and individual assistance programs funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act will come to…
TCHS Night of Champions
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host a “Night of Champions” on Tuesday, May 11, to celebrate Taylor County athletes and sports teams from the 1970’s, featuring former Taylor…
Johnson appointed to recreation advisory board
The Taylor County Commission appointed Richard Cori Johnson to the Taylor County Recreation Advisory Board (TCRAB), the third such appointment over the past two months. One vacancy remains on the…
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