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County approves contract with Survival Flight to take over EMS
The Taylor County Commission has awarded a five-year contract to Survival Flight EMS of Batesville, Ark., to serve as the county’s new 911 emergency medical services (EMS) provider starting next…
Agner, Slaughter join growing list of ‘26 candidates
The number of local candidates announcing their intent to run for office in 2026 has doubled to four, with Taylor County School Board member Bonnie Sue Agner filing to run…
Wentworth reaches out to City of Perry, tax collector about potential interest in buying ‘Old Rock Building
Superintendent of Schools Reggie Wentworth has reached out to at least two local elected officials to gauge interest in the school district’s former Perry Elementary School property, but has not…
City not interested in ‘Rock Building’
In response to an inquiry from Superintendent of Schools Reggie Wentworth, the Perry City Council made it clear the city has no interest in the former Perry Elementary School and…
FDOT will discuss 5-year work program Oct. 21
Taxpayers who want to have input on local road paving priorities and where and how state transportation funds are used over the next five years can have their say by…
Commission will receive an update on boat ramp bypass feasibility study
The Taylor County Commission will hold a public hearing and stakeholder meeting next week to receive an update from the firm conducting a grant-funded feasibility study on the possibility of…
School board to discuss employee bonuses Oct. 20
The Taylor County School Board will discuss awarding proposed one-time bonuses for all district employees during its regular meeting planned Monday, Oct. 20, starting at 5:15 p.m.…
Nammo Perry breaks ground on $200 million rocket motor facility
Nammo Perry broke ground on a new $200 million rocket motor production facility in Taylor County on Friday, Oct. 10, marking the official start of a major construction project that…
Altercation leads to shooting incident
A physical altercation between two men at a local apartment complex Friday evening quickly escalated into a shooting incident when one grabbed a handgun from his truck and opened fire…
Local 1-cent surtax revenue can now be used for operations
The Taylor County Commission has amended the ordinance governing the use of the local one-cent surtax, allowing the county to use local sales tax revenues for normal operational expenses in…
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