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EMT sues Sheriff over 911 dispatch ‘negligence’
A local EMT has filed suit against Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett, alleging he suffered “severe emotional and physical injuries” resulting from the negligence of a 911 dispatcher who failed…
2 Perry men indicted on federal drug, gun offenses
Two Perry men have been charged with federal drug possession (with intent to distribute) and firearm violations, according to a four-count indictment filed on Feb. 14 in New Orleans, Louisiana.…
BBTC awarded $3.4 million grant to equip its new manufacturing facility
Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) has recently been awarded a $3.4 million Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (Cap Grant) that will be used to equip a planned 10,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing…
McCall speaks before Senate Postsecondary Education Committee
Big Bend Technical College’s (BBTC) commitment to providing advanced manufacturing training and plans for a recently-awarded $3.4 million Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (CAP) was the focus of a presentation…
Constitutional officers outline proposed budget cuts, but fail to hit 20% threshold
With county property tax revenues expected to drop an estimated 20% next fiscal year due to the closure of Georgia-Pacific’s Foley Cellulose Mill and the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene…
Feagle’s social media post draws officers’ ire
A social media post by Commissioner Pam Feagle following a joint budget workshop held last month drew the ire of several Taylor County constitutional officers, who expressed their “disappointment” at…
Land change approved for Nammo expansion
The Taylor County Commission has given final approval for an amendment to the county’s Future Land Use Map (FLUM) that will allow Nammo to move forward with a planned $130…
73-year-old arrested for indecent exposure at fast food restaurant
A 73-year-old man was arrested for indecent exposure on Saturday, Feb. 15, after employees at a local fast food restaurant observed him with his pants pulled down, streaming porn on…
‘Tap House’ promises family-friend entertainment
Renovations are currently underway to transform a long-vacant downtown location into the new home of The Salty Anchor Tap House – a family-friendly craft beer and wine establishment designed to…
Senior Center awarded $100,000 disaster grant
The Taylor Senior Citizens Center (TSCC) – which provides lunches for some 40-60 senior citizens on a daily basis – has been awarded a $100,000 disaster recovery grant from AARP…
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