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‘Multi-hazard’ weather hits area
In what the National Weather Service is calling “a multi-hazard event,” Taylor County residents were being warned of a coastal flood advisory and warning Thursday through Friday, Dec. 20-21 “With…
Foley Mill answers ‘What’s that smell?’
During periods of high humidity or certain wind patterns over the past few weeks, some local residents have been prompted to check the bottom of their shoes or hum the…
Court wrangling gives Spring another reprieve
Prospective jurors once again filled the third floor courtroom last Wednesday, poised to answer questions during the selection process for a re-sentencing hearing for convicted assailant and attempted murderer Ronald…
Whiddon back in Perry for court
Manden Whiddon, 24, will be back in court today (Friday, Dec. 21), facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison after violating a plea agreement with…
Durden selected as assistant administrator
Taylor County Human Resources Director Marsha Durden has been promoted to fill the assistant county administrator position formerly held by new County Administrator LaWanda Pemberton. During a special meeting held…
Shop with a Cop
Some43 children, including several who have relocated to Perry from areas that were devastated by Hurricane Michael, took part in the seventh annual “Shop with a Cop” event hosted by…
Springhill Cemetery restoration begins
Work is now underway to restore a historic cemetery associated with one of the county’s oldest churches, and the Taylor County Commission has agreed to offer its assistance to the…
County takes on maintenance of Cabbage Grove Cemetery
Citing authority given to the Taylor County Commission by a special act of the Florida Legislature in 1967, the board recently agreed to assume the maintenance of Cabbage Grove Cemetery.…
Merry Christmas: Free December shuttle rides
Keeping with the Christmas holiday spirit, the Taylor County Commission has once again agreed to waive the 50-cent fee for those riding the in-town shuttle through the start of the…
County seeking options after bid exceeds grant funds for trail plan
The development of a “master mobility plan” for future pedestrian and bicycle trails in Taylor County is in danger of not being funded after the Taylor County Commission received just…
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