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Child porn suspect tries to kill wife, self
A Perry man facing multiple child pornography charges attempted to kill his wife and himself in a failed murder-suicide attempt late last week. Ernest Franklin Jones, 69, had been released…
Holton drops Brown from lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle issued an order Thursday, Oct. 1, supporting a motion from local business owner Tonya Holton dismissing claims against City Manager Bob Brown in the…
United Way team announces $275,00 goal for Taylor County
The 2014-15 Taylor County United Way campaign is officially underway after its annual kick-off breakfast Tuesday morning, with volunteers working to reach this year’s fund-raising goal of $275,000. The goal…
FDOE upgrades TCES to ‘C’ school
Taylor County Elementary School’s (TCES) original 2013-14 grade of a “D” has been upgraded to a “C” after the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) granted an appeal by the school…
‘Welcome to the Jungle’
Some 25 junior princes and princesses will take the stage at Forest Capital Hall Saturday, Oct. 11, for the 59th annual Florida Forest Festival Little King and Queen Pageant. This…
Alert issued for voters; books close Monday
Taylor County Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland is warning local voters than a flyer recently sent out to people across the state has incorrect information regarding absentee ballots for the…
City council to decide fate of BioNitrogen project Thursday?
The Perry City Council will hold a special meeting Thursday to consider its next move regarding the BioNitrogen project, which currently remains in limbo following the arrest of its now-former…
City’s stance: ‘Trust but validate’
Duke Energy first brought Taylor County to BioNitrogen’s attention as it helped the company search for potential plant sites in Florida. “They had vetted them and introduced them to us,”…
2014 Distinguished Young Women Program takes the stage at Forest Capital Hall Saturday, Oct. 4
The 2014 Florida Forest Festival Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program will celebrate a “Paradise is a State of Mind” theme at Forest Capital Hall this Saturday, Oct. 4. Seven Taylor…
Councilwoman questions Brown, Johnson’s integrity
By ANGELA M. CASTEUCCI / Staff writer Perry Councilwoman Venita Woodfaulk questioned the integrity of City Manager Bob Brown and 40-year city veteran Barney Johnson (public works director) during discussions…
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