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TCHS teacher fired
The Taylor County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday evening to terminate the employment of Taylor County High School (TCHS) teacher Christine Bennett, 24, who was arrested and charged with one…
Student left on bus
A substitute bus driver with the Taylor County School District has been removed from the list of potential substitutes after a student was left on the bus when her run…
Toddler diagnosed with inoperable brain tumor gets second chance
Anyone who has seen C.J. Melton around town the past few days probably thought he had won the lottery—the smile on his face has been just that big. “I won…
Timberland shooting tragedy bears heavy toll for all involved
Karen Falicon was not at her husband’s Ford dealership that fateful day two months ago when an employee drove his truck through the front lobby and opened fire with a…
Teacher is charged with sexual battery
Superintendent of Schools Paul Dyal was expected to recommend the firing of Taylor County High School (TCHS) teacher Christine Bennett, 24, during the school board’s regular meeting Tuesday night. Bennett…
Blount ‘fired up’ by $3.85 million deal with Steelers
Former Taylor County High School standout running back LeGarrette Blount signed a two-year, $3.85 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday. According to reports, Blount received a $950,000 signing…
Taylor’s ‘Teacher of the Year’ honored by governor, Senate
Taylor County School District Teacher of the Year Jennifer Amman was recently recognized by the Florida Cabinet and the Florida Senate. At the March 18 meeting of the Florida Cabinet,…
‘Not the bluegrass you think you know…’
By MARK VIOLA / Staff writer At this week’s Florida State Bluegrass Festival, some of the musical acts are making their first visits to Perry while others are returning fan…
BREAKING: TCHS teacher arrested for sexual battery
The Perry Police Department (PPD) arrested Taylor County High School teacher Christine Bennett, 24, of Perry, Thursday on one count of sexual battery following allegations that she had illegal sexual…
Pink Cart campaign
Breast cancer survivor Peggy Galloway displays her order form for a pink garbage can, now available for purchase under the city’s newly initiated “Pink Cart” campaign. Galloway was instrumental in…
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