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Pemberton is new county administrator
LaWanda Pemberton is now officially Taylor County’s new administrator, after commissioners unanimously approved a two-year employment contract during Monday’s board meeting. Pemberton has been serving as acting county administrator since…
Highway 221/Wright Road swap approved by county
County commissioners finally approved a proposed road swap with the state last week, clearing the way for the City of Perry to continue with a grant funding a proposed canopy/balcony…
Downtown detour delayed!
Downtown businesses and motorists received an early Christmas present this week when it was announced that a downtown railroad crossing closure would be postponed. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the two…
Lakey not hired in Destin
Former Taylor County Administrator Ted Lakey was not hired for the city manager position in Destin, as the Destin City Council reportedly hired interim City Manager Lance Johnson instead. There…
A MayPerry Christmas
As you can see from her look, one young baby girl wasn’t so sure about the rosy-cheeked, jolly fellow she met at Friday’s Downtown Christmas Open House. Old St. Nick…
Foley pipeline project finally breaks ground
Nearly 25 years after it was first proposed, construction on Foley Cellulose Mill’s 15.3-mile underground pipeline — a key component of the company’s Fenholloway Water Quality project — is finally…
Right-of-way violation
The drivers of both of these vehicles were transported to DMH — but no one was seriously injured — following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection ofReddick Drive and Hwy.…
Shooting suspect surrenders to PPD
Two days of phone negotiations brought a peaceful resolution to a manhunt for the suspect in a shooting that happened Monday afternoon at the Tidewater Apartment complex. Anthony Bell, 39,…
Locals give ‘wish list’ to state officials
In a reversal of roles, members of the Taylor County Commission and Taylor County School Board took to the podium to make requests of their elected state representatives during Monday’s…
Downtown detour for RR repairs will begin Dec. 10
Downtown workers, visitors and other motorists should beaware that a section of Jefferson Street downtown will be closed next week(Dec. 10-15) to replace the railroad crossing near Rosehead Park. The…
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