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Gas deal should net taxpayers $110,000
The City of Perry is poised to receive an estimated $110,000 or more in annual revenue under a new program that allows governmental agencies to pass along significant pricing discounts…
Pemberton awarded new contract, salary increase
After praising her work ethic and performance over the past two years, the Taylor County Commission voted 4-0 last week to approve a new three-year employment contract for County Administrator…
Doing Good. Giving Back.
The aroma of deep-fried turkey and succulent ham smoked to tender perfection filled the air at Loughridge Park Saturday for the first “Thanksgiving Feast” hosted by the Gerald Walker Lodge…
North, East Ellison roads to be paved
Taylor County has received $350,000 in additional state funding to help pay for the resurfacing project on North and East Ellison roads. However, this will still leave a $550,000 funding…
Inmate work crews return
After seeking to amend its contract with the local state prison to add a provision that would reduce the amount city taxpayers pay if inmate work squads are not available,…
Lundy, Mathis lead school board
Longtime Taylor County School Board member Danny Lundy was elected for a second term as chairman by his fellow board members Tuesday, Nov. 17. Sophomore member Jeannie Mathis was voted…
Attorney reviews school hirings
The Taylor County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to hire a Tallahassee attorney to conduct an extensive review of its hiring practices and generate a comprehensive report, including recommendations for…
Blalock seeking action, change
Oriel Blalock, who filed a discrimination complaint against the Taylor County School District after not being interviewed for an open position at the local middle school, was in the audience…
County workers will all receive bonuses
In light of the fact the county’s 2020-21 budget did not include raises for county employees, the Taylor County Commission approved a one-time incentive package totaling more than $339,000 in…
‘Lock your vehicles’
Several residents in the area of Alton H. Wentworth Road in Shady Grove woke up Tuesday to discover their vehicles had been burglarized sometime during the early-morning hours. “All of…
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