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Council grills staff over continued city water issues
In response to the most recent customer complaint about the City of Perry’s drinking water, city council members posed a number of tough questions to staff last week, pushing city…
City will be flushing hydrants
The City of Perry Water Division, in conjunction with the City Fire Department, will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the city and county during the months of May, June and…
Board upholds dismissal of BBTC nursing student
The Taylor County School Board upheld the dismissal of a Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) student from the school’s nursing program following her arrest on a felony gun charge —…
State attorney declares ‘insufficient evidence’ to pursue felony charge
The State Attorney’s Office found “there was insufficient evidence” to pursue a felony firearm charge against a woman who allegedly held an EMT at gunpoint on Good Friday, March 29.…
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado struck Eridu, Shady Grove
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed an EF-1 tornado with winds up to 100 mph began near Lamont and impacted Eridu and Shady Grove as it left a 38-mile…
A ‘Dreamer’ come true!
French Bulldog “Dreamer” received an “Award of Merit” and placed fifth out of the top 36 French Bulldogs in the country at the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show…
Major reef deployment to be conducted May 25
Taylor County and the Taylor County Reef Research Team will oversee a major deployment of new artificial reef material at Buckeye Reef this Saturday, May 25, starting at 11 a.m.…
Hampton accuses city of nepotism, lack of diversity
After accusing the City of Perry of nepotism in its hiring practices and complaining about a lack of diversity on its police force, City Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton received pushback from…
Perry woman arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way on U.S. 19/27
Rena Lynn Russell, 41, of Perry was arrested and charged with DUI (with person under 18 in vehicle), child neglect and other charges after being stopped while driving the wrong…
TCHS Valedictorian – Courtney Dyer
Ask Courtney Dyer if she ever imagined graduating at the top of her class, and she just scoffs.…
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