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Cash, cannabis, firearms seized
Cash, cannabis and guns were seized during a traffic stop on Highway 221 at Lake Bird Friday afternoon, Aug. 5. Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Deputy Jason Vinson stopped Micah…
No foul play suspected in inmate’s death
No foul play is suspected in the death of jail inmate Robert Kellow, 48, who was found unresponsive in his cell early Sunday morning, Aug. 7. “Jail staff found Kellow…
Feds expand on reason for Head Start open bid
The Taylor County School District’s contract to run the Head Start was opened up to competition after the local program did not meet certain thresholds on the federal agency’s classroom…
‘Good week’ for gun permits
In the first week of assisting local residents in applying for their statewide concealed weapons license, the Taylor County Tax Collector’s Office processed 60 applications. “We had a good week,”…
Hampton seeking second city term
Perry City Council Dist. 2 incumbent Shirlie Hampton vows to continue serving residents “with integrity and to be mindful of you, the people, when making decisions.” The first-term council member…
Murphy brings world view to county race
County commission candidate Sean Andrew Murphy said his world travel experience, coupled with an “intimate knowledge of the current geo-political atmosphere,” best qualify him to represent residents of District 3.…
McNeal vying for Dist. 5 county seat
Taylor County native Phillip McNeal will commit “to an open door policy” if elected to represent residents in Dist. 5 on the Board of County Commissioners. “As your next county…
Review: Despite its problems, ‘Suicide Sqaud’ delivers fun adventure
By MARK VIOLA While DC Comics’ attempts to catch up to Marvel Comics in the filmmaking business has made the company quite a bit of money, I doubt anyone would…
Review: Available only on Netflix, ‘The Little Prince’ is 2016’s best animated film
By MARK VIOLA I’ve reviewed hundreds of movies over the years, and with the lone exception of “The Interview” when it finally arrived online after having its release shuttered by…
Find out ‘what’s cooking’ at Historical Society Homecoming
Whether it’s chicken and dumplings, buttermilk biscuits or pound cake, residents are invited to share their favorite family dishes during a special “Homecoming” dinner at the Taylor County Historical Society…
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