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DMH hires new director for ER
As part of an effort to regain patient trust and shed the “band-aid station” label, Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) has appointed a new medical director over its Emergency Room (ER).…
Rain or shine, the bluegrass music flowed
A series of rain showers this past weekend could not dampen the spirits at the 19th Florida State Bluegrass Festival, the first major entertainment event held in Perry since the…
Nearly 1 in 4 Taylor students behind?
In the wake of “learning losses” associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly one in every four students – a total of 615 students or 22% of all those enrolled in…
Federal drug trafficking indictment handed down
A Perry man was indicted on drug trafficking charges in federal court Thursday, just two months after complaints from neighbors led members of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Drug…
City may cut youth recreation
The Perry City Council has formally notified the Taylor County Commission that it intends to pull out of its long-standing arrangement to help finance public recreation — namely youth baseball…
Howell hangs up his hardhat
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer With his retirement package in hand, Vance Howell turned in his Georgia-Pacific ID badge and drove out the gates of the Foley Cellulose Mill…
Call county if tired of swatting mosquitoes
Despite a recent cold snap that saw temperatures drop into the mid-30’s, complaints regarding mosquitoes are on the rise in many areas of Taylor County. In response, Taylor County Mosquito…
Boat ramp to be closed
During the week of April 12, Foley Cellulose will close Peterson’s Landing to perform routine maintenance on the Fenholloway pipeline. The landing will be closed through Friday, April 16. “Hick’s…
Club shooting injures three
Police are searching for an unknown suspect who opened fire in the middle of a crowded reception hall around 1 a.m. Sunday, causing mass panic as nearly 200 people pushed…
State suspends all inmate work squads
All inmate work squads provided by Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) to local city and county governments will be suspended effective this Friday, as part of a reported statewide decision in…
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