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    Henry, Nell Davis to be honored April 9

    The lives and service of the late Henry and Nell Davis will be honored with the naming of the newly-renovated and expanded pavilion at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake during dedication…

    Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine

    Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine

    By MARK VIOLA / Staff writer Last Friday, I drove to Forest Capital Hall to get the first of two doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. One week earlier, when…

    Ready for bluegrass?

    Ready for bluegrass?

    Mickey Abraham (left) of the Suncoast Emmy Award-winning “Belle and The Band” brought his mandolin to Perry on Tuesday, giving Rotary Club members a preview of some of the bluegrass…

    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…