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Lundy: School board to revisit ‘three-minute’ policy
The Taylor County School Board will revisit a suggested policy limiting board members to three minutes of “Items of Interest” discussion at the end of board meetings, according to new…
School board ‘silencing’ Dunnell?
School Board Member Deidra Dunnell expressed her displeasure with several new policies and procedures adopted during the school board’s recent annual re-organization, alleging changes are “racially motivated” and an attempt…
New chair and meeting times for school board
The Taylor County School Board has a new chairman and new meeting times for the coming year, after holding its annual reorganization meeting on Nov. 19. Following a lengthy debate…
Body scan reveals contraband — cell phones and drugs
An inmate at Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) was booked at the local jail last week on charges stemming from a smuggling incident that occurred in April when two cell phones…
FDOT lists toll road positives
By KEVIN J. THIBAULT / FDOT Secretary Florida, known for its beautiful beaches, natural wonders and vibrant tourist attractions, continues to grow rapidly. In fact, more than 900 people move…
City Fire receives $10,000 grant
The City of Perry Fire Department was one of more than 30 fire departments awarded a Georgia-Pacific (GP) Bucket Brigade grant this year, receiving $10,000 to help fund equipment needed…
DMH EMS may need life support
Due to increasing costs and falling revenues, Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) officials say they can no longer continue to operate emergency medical services (EMS) under the current agreement with the…
Toll road meeting here Dec. 17
Those wishing to speak out on the proposed Suncoast Parkway toll road extension — which is expected to pass through Taylor County on its way north toward Georgia — won’t…
Christmas cheer
Big Bend Technical College’s Grinch-inspired float won the “Best Overall” award in Friday’s “Santa’s Little Helpers Christmas Parade.” Jodi Tillman transformed into the title character while Nicole Latham handled the…
Perry man injured in Wakulla hit-and-run
A Perry man riding a bicycle on the Sopchoppy Highway was injured when he was struck from behind during a hit-and-run crash in Wakulla County. Alonzo James, 53, was transported…
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