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Harvey, Kirk crowned little king, queen
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Staff writer Whenever Hudson Harvey needs advice on how to handle his duties as the newly-crowned Florida Forest Festival Little King, he won’t have to…
Inmate pleads guilty to assault on officer
A former Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) inmate who attacked two officers here in September 2011 pled guilty to four felony charges last week, receiving five years to run concurrent to…
‘Fan favorites’ return for Forest Festival
With Florida celebrating the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Ponce De Leon in its Viva Florida 500 efforts, the 58th annual Florida Forest Festival is honoring the state’s timber…
Boy, 12, hurt after falling off truck’s back bumper
A 12-year-old Perry boy is recovering from head injuries he received after falling off the back bumper of a truck Tuesday evening, Oct. 8, near the intersection of Barney Lane…
Showing support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Purple (magnetic) ribbons have been placed on Perry Police Department patrol cars in recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Above, Capt. Jamie Cruse (who made sure to wear…
Taylor cinches lead in race for $200,000 grant
Taylor County’s grant application for funds to conduct $431,000 in renovations at Forest Capital Hall was ranked the number one proposal in the state by the Florida Cultural Facilities Grant…
TCHS resource officer position in jeopardy?
Several members of the Perry City Council expressed their concerns regarding a plan by the school district to possibly replace longtime school resource officer Nellie Walker, who is assigned to…
Safety concerns prompt sidewalk project for Old Dixie Highway
Sighting the amount of foot traffic along Old Dixie Highway and the pedestrian fatality which occurred one year ago this week, the Taylor County Commission is considering seeking funding from…
Wilkinson gets life sentence for murder
The family of Ashley Wayne Adams faced his killer in court Friday during an emotion-filled afternoon of testimony. Patrick Alexander Wilkinson, who had been indicted for first degree murder for…
DMH shows improvement in 1st quarter
Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) ended the first quarter of its fiscal year with improved financials compared to the prior year. Although the hospital ended the quarter–June through August–with a $243,000…
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