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Meth cook sparks fire
A meth-cook-gone-bad led to the arrest of three suspects Saturday, Nov. 7, at a camper-trailer residence on Fairview Drive. Dallas Sophia Vansant, 19, and Jordan Lee Parker, 20, both of…
New VA clinic dedicated to local veterans
By MARK VIOLA / Staff writer About 100 people–mostly veterans and their families– gathered Tuesday morning for the official dedication and ribbon-cutting for the new Perry Veterans Affairs (VA) Community…
Tickets on sale now for championship game
The Taylor County High football team, winners of the Class 3A, District 1 championship, will host Jacksonville-Providence this Friday night at Perry’s Dorsett Stadium in the first round of the…
City’s $4.35 million remains in the bank
The City of Perry’s $4.35 million that is serving as collateral guarantee on a loan taken out by BioNitrogen, which filed for bankruptcy last week, remains in its bank account…
Sumrall shares first-person account of Panama invasion
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Staff writer When Phil Sumrall graduated from Taylor County High School in 1967, little did he know that one day his actions would become a…
BioNitrogen files for bankruptcy
BioNitrogen Holdings, Corp., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Tuesday, citing $3.5 million in debts, while its local affiliate still owes $4.35 million on a bank loan guaranteed by the…
Hampton defends 82-percent raise as ‘reinstatement’ of previous salary
Several members of the Perry City Council made the case for a proposed 82 percent pay hike during the first public hearing on the proposal, with Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton stating…
Legislators listen to official requests, fracking concerns
Taylor County’s legislative delegation, consisting of Sen. Bill Montford and Rep. Halsey Beshears, spent more than an hour listening and engaging with local officials and residents about a wide range…
Boys & Girls Club celebrates 25 years
The Boys & Girls Club of Taylor County is inviting the community to join in celebrating 25 years of providing opportunities to local youth. The anniversary event will be held…
Community prepares to honor its military sons and daughters
Taylor County will honor its military sons and daughters with a red, white and blue celebration Wednesday, Nov. 11. Taylor County High School’s JROTC will lead the way with its…
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