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Inmate receives second life sentence
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence for killing his mother was handed a second life term last week for strangling his cellmate at Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) in January…
City officials ask customers to not panic over utility bills
The City of Perry continues to waive all late fees and has put a hold on utility cut-offs after bills were mailed out late in September and “a combination of…
Deep South to take over commercial solid waste
Commercial businesses with dumpsters inside the city limits should have a new solid waste collection company by the end of the year.…
Granger Dr. bridge removed, replacement bridge canceled
The Taylor County Commission has officially called for an end to the $3 million federally-funded bridge replacement project on Granger Drive in Steinhatchee, concluding a debate that has raged on…
Queen to be crowned Oct. 14
Brains, beauty and Taylor-made personalities will grace the stage at Forest Capital Hall on Saturday, Oct. 14, as 15 junior and senior young ladies vie for the title of Miss…
Sen. Scott wants EPA’s assistance
In response to Georgia- Pacific’s announcement it would be closing its Foley Mill in Taylor County, U.S. Senator Rick Scott sent a letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to…
GP files for new draft air permit
While it continues the process of closing down its local Foley Cellulose pulp mill, Georgia-Pacific (GP) says it will “keep the mill in sellable condition,” including maintaining all environmental regulatory…
Super-Pufft acquires chip plant in Indiana
Super-Pufft Snacks USA, headquartered in Perry, has announced it will assume ownership of an Utz Brands potato chip factory in Bluffton, Ind.…
3 jailed for attack on debris removal crew
hree suspects were arrested after allegedly using a sledgehammer, wrench and a hammer to attack workers removing hurricane debris from the roadside at the intersection of Johnson Stripling Road and…
Double-murder trial set for Nov. 28
Nearly three and one-half years after allegedly gunning down his estranged wife and her friendand co-worker on Jefferson Street, suspect Joseph E. Luther has a new trial date.…
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