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Stanley, Dibler crowned MoonPie Princesses
It was scene straight from a Miss America pageant — the winner slapping both sides of her face with her hands and screaming in surprise…then being mobbed with hugs from…
Surprise Deal: Jury’s ‘guilty’ verdict vacated
By CAITLYN BURCHETT After a six-person jury reached a unanimous verdict Wednesday — finding Oriana Forsythe “guilty” of first-degree premeditated murder in the death of Steinhatchee resident Aaron Tappe –…
What she said: Defendant takes the stand
The tearful testimony of 19-year-old Oriana Forsythe painted a picture of a teenage girl who found herself tangled in a jealousy-driven murder committed by an abusive boyfriend who forced her…
‘Person of interest’ in murder investigation
Perry Police Department (PPD) detectives have announced that Jarnell L. “Roosta” Coverson, 22,is a “person of interest”in the murder investigation of 27-year-old Kashawn Davis. Davis’ body was found in the…
City tackles road name change, gas line
Welcome home parades, road name changes and gas pipeline extensions. These were just a few of the varied topics the Perry City Council covered at its regular meeting last week,…
‘She asked me to kill him, but I couldn’t…’
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI & CAITLYN BURCHETT “She asked me to kill him, but I couldn’t.” With that stark testimony Tuesday morning, Douglas Mihal pointed the finger at his former…
Kids surrounded by filth while mom does drugs in next room
The smell assaulted officers first – a distinct chemical odor most recognized as synthetic marijuana (also known as “legal”) from past investigations. The dilapidated residence at 905 South Calhoun Street…
Johnson, Newman toss hats in ring for county seats
Two more locals have thrown their hats into the ring as candidates for the upcoming Taylor County Commission election cycle. John Walter Johnson (D) has filed to run for the…
Blount celebration parade, cook-out set for March 24
Three-time Super Bowl champion LeGarrette Blount is celebrating his most recent NFL championship – and the signing of one-year contract with a new team – by inviting all of his…
Shriners aid local boy with surgery costs
By SARAH HARDEN It’s every parent’s worst fear. What to do when your child needs major surgery you cannot afford, and your insurance company is unwilling to pay? This was…
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