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    Thomas J. Parker

    Thomas J. Parker died July 3, 2015, at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital. He was 91. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the…

    Larry J. Tomlinson

    Larry J. “Daddy Jay” Tomlinson, 79, died July 2, 2015 at the home of his sister, with loved ones by his side in Nashville, Ga. Funeral Services will be held…

    Search underway for escaped jail inmate

    Search underway for escaped jail inmate

      Local law enforcement is casting a wide net to capture a 26-old-year jail trustee who failed to report back to the facility Monday, June 29. An arrest warrant has…

    Five-month-old baby girl found dead

    A five-month-old baby girl, LexiLinda Gloria Ramirez Russell, was found dead Saturday, June 26, at a local motel and the cause of death remains undetermined. Perry Police Department (PPD) Capt.…

    Florida largemouth bass possess ‘unique genetics’ which favor rapid growth

    By Bob Wattendorf with Tom Champeau Bass anglers may wonder why the Sunshine State supports some of the best bass fishing in the world. Florida’s abundant lakes and rivers provide…

    Wicked winds sweep across county Tuesday

    Wicked winds sweep across county Tuesday

    A series of damaging storms passed through the area Tuesday afternoon and evening, leaving downed trees and power outages in their wake. Damage was reported in the area of Golf…

    Jr. golf camp planned, slated for youth 8-14

    There will be a junior golf camp the week of July 19-22 at Perry Golf and Country Club. The camp will be open to boys and girls, ages 8-14. The…

    Funding cut impacts adults with special needs (SNAP)

    The Taylor County School District’s Special Needs Adult Program (SNAP), which for many years has provided educational and socialization opportunities for its students, came to an end this week after…

    Extension office hosting boat safety class July 10

    Taylor County’s University of Florida Extension Office, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Taylor County Emergency Management Department will be hosting a Boater Safety Workshop on Friday,…

    Winning writers awarded

    Winning writers awarded

    The 12 winners of the ninth annual Friends of the Taylor County Public Library Short Story Contest were recognized Monday evening at the library. The contest received a total of…