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Registered Republicans outnumber Democrats for first time in local history
For the first time in recorded history, Taylor County has more registered Republicans than Democrats. According to figures from Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland’s office, as of Wednesday, Feb. 12,…
430-acres burned for fire mitigation
By CAITLYN BURCHETT / Staff Writer Wading through thick brush, ground crews from the Florida Forest Service’s (FFS) Perry District spit fire from drip torches as they set more than…
Valentine of a Lifetime
Perry Police Department (PPD) Det. Bill Murray received a heart transplant during the early morning hours Wednesday, less than a month after being placed on the transplant list due to…
Houck Road paving nears
The long-awaited resurfacing of Houck Road is several steps closer to realization, after the Taylor County Commission awarded the project to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc., Monday evening and agreed to…
School-Related Employee of the Year
Eunice Coulliette has worn a lot of hats during her 30- year career with Taylor County School District – substitute teacher, classroom teacher’s aide, Pre-K lead teacher, custodian and receptionist.…
Find your soulmate this Valentine’s Day
By CAITLYN BURCJETT / Staff writer Most people spend their days waiting to find their soulmate – their one true love, life partner and best friend. Whether by scouring dating…
Feds investigate third circuit state attorney’s tenure
According to news reports, a Jacksonville federal grand jury has reportedly been looking into the tenure of former Third Judicial Circuit State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister, who resigned on Dec. 16…
High winds
A passing storm system brought high winds and rain to the area Thursday, leaving downed trees and power outages in its wake. Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management…
Community rallying behind PPD officer awaiting transplant
A 10-year veteran with the Perry Police Department (PPD) is fighting for his life, battling congestive heart failure and facing a heart transplant. Det. Bill Murray was airlifted to Shands…
EMS concerns voiced
Two months after Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) officials told the Taylor County Commission that they could no longer continue to operate emergency medical services (EMS) under the terms of the…
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