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TCSO, middle school students recognized
Two local campaigns — one spearheaded by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) and the other, Student Government at Taylor County Middle School — were recognized at the United Way…
Mill gears up for outage
Perry and Taylor County officials, as well as many local businesses, will be gearing up for a flood of out-of-town contract workers over the next several weeks, as Georgia-Pacific’s Foley…
Deadly Highway?
The crosses along Old Dixie Highway vary in shape and size, each crafted to honor the unique memories evoked by the men they represent. Fading flowers attest to the time…
Roadside litter pick-up cost is high
Local officials are looking for a way to combat the littering problem affecting the county’s roadways by utilizing those ordered by the court to perform community service. However, despite the…
Salem Tower Road re-opens to public
Complaints from residents over recent road closures have prompted the Taylor County Board of County Commissioners to consider resuming maintenance — and possibly assuming ownership – of some private roads…
Ellis steps into the ring, and on stage, as ‘The Greatest’
Perry native La’Tevin Alexander Ellis, 26, is currently floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee on stage in Portland, Ore. Ellis, the son of Cynthia Ellis, stars in…
Feeling the love
Three-time Super Bowl champion LeGarrette Blount made a triumphant return to his hometown this past week, throwing out the first pitch at a high school baseball game on Thursday and…
‘8 Ball,’ crack cocaine & meth seized by TCSO
Crediting information received from concerned citizens, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Drug Task Force (DTF) launched an investigation that has “put another alleged drug dealer out of business.” Officers…
County to allow local garbage collection service?
At the request of Chairwoman Pam Feagle, the county commission will soon consider a more relaxed policy or permit process under which local individuals (or businesses) could provide garbage collection,…
Lowered ISO rating could mean savings for homeowners’ insurance premiums
Taylor County Fire-Rescue recently received the results of its Insurance Service Office (ISO) audit, showing that the department has improved its rating to a Class 5 — which could have…
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