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90 and counting: Little confesses to Perry murder
Women lost in a haze of addiction were easy prey for confessed serial killer Samuel Little. Living on the fringes of society and never staying in one place too long,…
TCI officers charged with allegedly attacking inmate
Less than two days after a mini-riot in which more than a dozen inmates attacked officers, three Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) have been charged with allegedly assaulting an inmate and…
All merry & bright!
It was a close call as to who had more fun at last year’s Christmas Parade — the participants or the spectators who cheered them on as they rolled down…
Arrowood’s bid for new trial is denied by Fina
In a Thursday, Nov. 29, court order, Circuit Judge David Fina denied a 10-count motion for post-conviction relief filed by attorneys seeking a new trial for 30-year-old Garrett Arrowood, who…
Whiddon back in court Dec. 21 for VOP hearing
Manden Whiddon, 24, one of three suspects linked to the murder of former teacher, principal and educator Shelly Strickland, is set for a violation of probation (VOP) hearing Dec. 21.…
GP invests $90 million to convert production lines
By MARK VIOLA / Staff Writer Georgia-Pacific (GP) continues to make significant investments in the local Foley Cellulose Mill, recently announcing a commitment to spend approximately $90 million dollars to…
Former county administrator was actively seeking job in Destin before he was fired
Former Taylor County Administrator Ted Lakey had already been named a finalist for the vacant city manager position in Destin when he was fired by county commissioners here back on…
County moves to sell old DMH: no survey needed
In an effort to reduce costs, the Taylor County Commission has agreed to move forward with the sale of the former Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) building without getting an official…
Cedar Island residents ready for foreclosure case to close
The Taylor County Commission’s long-running foreclosure case against a Cedar Island property owner — whose property has been deemed a hazard to the community by both his neighbors and county…
Road drainage upgrades
Motorists continue to see significant construction activity and occasional lane closures on Highway 19/27 as Capital Asphalt, Inc., works to complete a $4.1 million resurfacing and drainage improvement project along…
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