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Council disqualifies Sadler as candidate
Perry resident William Carl Sadler Sr. took to the streets Thursday during his lunch break to protest his disqualification as a candidate for the Perry City Council (Dist. 4 seat).…
Update expected soon on teacher sex case
State Attorney officials said Thursday a final decision in the sexual battery case against former Taylor County High School teacher Christine Bennett could be determined as soon as today (Friday).…
City waives $34,506 bill
The Perry City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to waive a $34,506.60 bill filed against former state legislator, high school football coach, newspaper publisher and downtown property owner Ken Smith. The…
SHIP deadline is July 9
Local homeowners in need of rehabilitation assistance can now pick up applications for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP). According to County Grants Coordinator Melody Cox, applications can be picked…
Five complete 160 hours of training
The Taylor County Commission recognized five graduating volunteer firefighters Tuesday evening who recently completed 160 hours of training over the past five months. Shown above are: Taylor County Fire-Rescue Chief…
Mistrial declared in Johnson drug case
A slip of the tongue by the state’s key witness led to a mistrial Tuesday morning in the case against alleged cocaine dealer Calvin “Dank” Johnson, 48. The witness had…
No local county offices on primary ballot
No local county offices will appear on the Aug. 26 primary ballot, with the majority of incumbents remaining unopposed at the close of the official qualifying period Friday, June 20.…
County begins downtown paving project
Parking could get a little more crowded downtown for awhile as work begins to repair and resurface the parking lot of the Taylor County Administrative Complex on Green Street. “Beginning…
B&G Club presented $12,500 donation from Georgia-Pacific
The Foley Cellulose Plant recently donated $12,500 to the local Boys and Girls Club in Taylor County. “Georgia-Pacific and the Foley Cellulose Plant are proud to support the work and…
Beat the heat
Saturday, June 21, may mark the official start of summer, but the fun is already underway at Rosehead Park’s Splash Pad. The water attraction has welcomed hundreds of children and…
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