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No mask mandate for Taylor County
Taylor County will not follow the growing trend in the state of mandating the use of face masks while in public buildings after the county commission rejected the idea during…
A time to live, a time to die, a time to plant
Taylor County’s signature longleaf pines have towered over countless community gatherings at Forest Capital Park for more than a century, standing watch over generation after generation. But, to all things…
City council updates five-year capital plan
Uncertainty and the potential of reduced tax revenues connected to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could limit the amount of capital improvement projects undertaken by the City of Perry over the…
Total COVID-19 cases now top 100 in Taylor
“Community spread” has caused Taylor County’s positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases to surge into the triple digits this week, increasing from 76 positive cases on June 30 to 102 cases on…
Beach Road fireworks
Vehicles lined Beach Road Saturday night for a dazzling fireworks display put on by several private individuals as part of local Fourth of July celebrations. This photo captured by drone…
Newman brings experience, education to District 3 race
Michael Newman, a lifelong resident of Taylor County’s District 3, has announced his candidacy for the county commission, Dist. 3, seat. “My family’s history runs deep in Taylor County, and…
Back to school or online? With the threat of
With the threat of COVID-19 continuing to loom large over the entire country, school officials here are working to develop plans that will give parents a choice – send their…
COVID-19 task force update set for July 14
The Taylor County School District is continuing to develop a plan for making a successful transition back to the classroom for the new school year under the shadow of COVID-19,…
County to consider mandatory face masks
On Monday, the Taylor County Commission will consider a requirement that would make wearing facial coverings mandatory inside public buildings in light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The meeting…
Taking a BITE out of crime!
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer From drug busts to tracking missing persons, the Perry Police Department’s dual-purpose canine units are always ready to protect and serve the community. The…
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