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One murder: 3 paths to life in prison
While only one individual has been charged and found guilty of Shelly Strickland’s murder, two others have also been held accountable for charges related to the central crime. Assistant State…
Strickland’s family confronts Whiddon
“We – me and Garrett and my dad – went to her house with intentions of stealing items and she came home and Garrett shot her once and then my…
New jail scanner finds meth in female suspect
Just a few days after being installed, a new full-body scanner at the Taylor County Jail helped confirm the presence of illegal contraband being introduced into the facility by a…
JROTC instructor is remembered
Veteran educator and JROTC instructor 1st Sgt. Eddie L. Smith was an inspiration to both co-workers and former students who will be remembered for the discipline, guidance, direction and dedication…
Grand jury indicts couple in Parks murder
A Leon County grand jury has indicted a married couple previously arrested for the murder of 32-year-old Derek Levy Parks. Parks’ skeletal remains were discovered in Americus, Ga., in September…
Traffic stop leads to two drug arrests
As most local residents were wrapping gifts or rushing around to pick up the last few remaining items on their Christmas list, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Deputy Jordan Thigpen…
Whiddon admits to violating agreement
In a surprise legal development Friday morning, Manden Whiddon threw himself at the mercy of the court during sentencing, after admitting he violated the terms of his plea agreement with…
4-car crash claims life of beloved JROTC 1st Sgt.
Former students, co-workers and friends are mourning the death of beloved longtime Taylor County High School (TCHS) JROTC instructor 1st Sgt. (Retired) Eddie Smith, who was killed in a tragic…
Livingston files appeal to overturn his life sentence
By CAITLYN BURCHETT On June 27, 2018, the family of Irene Buckhalter Hill breathed a sigh of relief and briefly enjoyed a sense of closure after the man that shot…
It’s never too late to send Santa a letter
By ANTHONY L. WHITE It used to be “Dear Santa” letters were just for children, but that’s no longer the case. To ensure that grown-ups in Taylor County wake up…
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