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‘Walk in Her Shoes Rally’
More than dozen men slipped on high heels, flip flops and sequined sandals to take part in Monday’s second annual “Walk in Her Shoes” rally in recognition of April as…
8 counties come together to address homelessness
In an effort to find solutions to the problem of homelessness in the county, the Taylor County Commission has agreed to join the eight-county Big Bend Continuum of Care. The…
VandeBrakes provide East Africa connection
By SUSAN H. LINCOLN / Managing Editor When the school massacre in Kenya became headline news in the United States, a scattering of people in Perry surely wondered, “What about…
Third largest employer hiring
From information booths at local community events, to officers stationed next to the mobile employment unit every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) is working to get the…
Walker promoted to police dept. captain
Veteran Perry Police Department sergeant Nellie Walker has been promoted to captain, making her the highest ranking female officer in the city’s 100-plus year history. Walker is also the first…
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Some 35 athletes and 24 officers took part in the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Thursday morning. Teaming with seven local agencies, the group ran from the Walmart…
Security upgrades for county courthouse are on the horizon
The Taylor County Commission has endorsed a new security plan for the county courthouse which will eventually result in access being limited to one entrance and all visitors passing through…
How should county spend $140,000 donation?
The Taylor County Commission agreed this week to revitalize its Steinhatchee Waterfronts Committee to help determine ways to utilize a $140,000 donation received in December for projects in the coastal…
Inaugural seafood festival to benefit Purple Heart recipients
American Legion Post 291 has teamed with the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation to host the first Steinhatchee Seafood Festival Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, benefitting Purple Heart…
Funding for new school cut by Senate, House
The Taylor County School District is once again on the outside looking in for state funding to help construct a new Perry Primary School (PPS). When Florida Governor Rick Scott…
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