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Husband charged with pre-meditated murder
A double-murder suspect who allegedly ran his estranged wife’s vehicle off the road before shooting her and a co-worker to death was taken into custody unharmed after a brief standoff…
‘She was a ball of sunshine’
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer A deadly domestic situation unfolded in the heart of downtown Perry Friday afternoon, shattering the lives of multiple families while members of a heartbroken…
City mask mandate remains, but with changes
A move to repeal a mandatory face mask ordinance within the City of Perry failed by a 3-2 vote during an emergency meeting held by the city council Friday morning,…
Durrett: ‘Justice above all else’
Republican candidate John Durrett has announced his candidacy for the office of Third Judicial Circuit State Attorney. “It has been my pleasure serving the people of our circuit as a…
Residents voice support for, opposition to mask mandate during lengthy, virtual council meeting
Mayor Alan Hall opened Friday’s emergency virtual meeting by pointing out that in order to repeal the ordinance passed two days before, four of the five council members would have…
DOH confirms 91-year-old was Taylor’s second COVID-19 death
Taylor County reported its second coronavirus-related death this past week, as local COVID-19 positive cases topped 200. According to the Department of Health, a 91-year-old female who passed away on…
Major retailers requiring masks
Some major retail and grocery store chains are now mandating shoppers wear masks or face coverings in their stores amid the coronavirus pandemic. Walmart, Winn Dixie, Walgreens and CVS are…
City settles foreclosure lawsuit
The City of Perry recently settled a lawsuit against former residents who were facing possible foreclosure on their home and property here after a city code enforcement lien gradually grew…
City Council passes mandatory mask law
In a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, the City Council approved a mandatory face mask ordinance within the city limits of Perry, scheduling the new requirement to take effect on Monday,…
Masks on, or masks off?
Less than 24 hours after passing a mandatory face mask ordinance requiring the wearing of face coverings within the city limits, the City of Perry has called an emergency meeting…
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