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Ongoing search nets other drug arrests
Although Jarnell L. “Roosta” Coverson, 22, has managed to stay one step ahead of law enforcement officers, the intensive search for the wanted felon has led to a string of…
County gives Lakey $6,000 raise
Under an agreement negotiated by County Attorney Conrad Bishop and County Commission Chair Pam Feagle, County Administrator Ted Lakey will receive a $6,000 pay increase following his first year on…
Hampton Springs meeting is April 9
Residents who wish to give input regarding safety and security issues at the historic Hampton Springs Park are asked to attend a meeting planned Monday, April 9, at the Taylor…
TORA! TORA! TORA!
These three airplanes, replicas of the Japanese A6M Zero built for and featured in the 1970 World War II classic movie “Tora Tora Tora,” stopped at the Perry-Foley Airport Wednesday…
11 apply for Russell’s seat on commission
As of March 30, a total of 11 Taylor County residents have applied in hopes of being appointed to fill the District 3 County Commission seat left vacant by the…
Why is seat still vacant?
At the same April 2 meeting the Taylor County Commission adopted a resolution to honor the late Commissioner Frank Russell, fellow board members and local residents questioned why Florida Governor…
Bluegrass Festival this weekend
The 16th annual Florida State Bluegrass Festival strikes up a tune Thursday, April 5, at Forest Capital State Park with an open mic event starting at 5 p.m. Bands and…
Hickory Mound re-opens April 4
The Big Bend Wildlife Management Area’s Hickory Mound Unit will re-open to the public today (Wednesday), April 4. The popular Taylor County recreational area has been closed for repairs and…
City hits ‘pause’ on re-paving projects while Anderson Columbia moves plant
Re-paving projects in the city have come to a brief halt while Anderson Columbia—which supplies materials for the projects—relocates one of its asphalt plants from its Highway 98 location to…
New position to wear many hats
Following a recommendation from County Administrator Ted Lakey, county commissioners recently voted to create a new Community Services Director position that will oversee the public library, county boat ramps, recreation,…
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