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Morgan tapped to head public library
When LaWanda Pemberton was named Taylor County administrator late last year, one of the first big challenges she faced was filling a number of vacant positions. Since then, Pemberton has…
Lower ISO rating good news for Perry residents and businesses
The City of Perry’s continued investment in its fire department – such as adding needed personnel to meet national standards – has paid off with a lower ISO (Insurance Services…
Rules set for ‘Pot 3’ RESTORE Act money
The Gulf Consortium – made up of representatives from 23 Gulf coast counties – has approved a set of rules and procedures through which member counties can apply for grants…
$804,000 paid out in local claims from Michael
Although Taylor County escaped major damages during Hurricane Michael – which devastated the Panhandle when it made landfall three months ago – there was still apparently enough loss to warrant…
County honors Olson for his 36 years of service as Taylor’s extension agent
The Taylor County Commission honored retired County Extension Director Clay Olson this week, unanimously approving a resolution recognizing his years of service to the community. The board made the presentation…
Help save Camp Cherry Lake
Opened in 1937, 4-H Camp Cherry Lake in Madison County has offered summer camp opportunities to thousands of youth over the decades from all across the state of Florida. Due…
Welcome to the world, sweet Lola
Matt and Beth Anne (Dixon) Roland started their new year in the maternity ward and, just after midnight on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2019, welcomed their first child, a daughter –…
High-speed chase ends in DUI and meth charges
A 24-year-old Perry man led law enforcement officers from three different agencies on a car chase that wound through the city from Old Dixie Highway and crossed into the county…
Graduation rate jumps to 87.7%
Taylor County School District officials are celebrating the recently-released graduation rate results for 2017-18, which showed a significant jump district-wide to 87.7% — exceeding the state average of 86.1%. The…
Taylor next to last in attendance
By SARAH HARDEN / Staff writer Taylor County continues to rank as one of the worst districts in the state in terms of student attendance, coming in next to last out…
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