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West Nile virus confirmed here
The Florida Department of Health in Taylor County confirmed Wednesday that a human case of West Nile virus has been found here, and that “there is a heightened concern that…
County approves 3% raise
In a surprise move, county commissioners voted to dip into its cash reserves to give county employees a 3% pay raise at the board’s regular meeting Monday, Nov. 6. According…
Flag ceremony, luncheon Nov. 10
Retired Army Col. Izzy Rommes will be the featured speaker at today’s (Friday) Veterans Day Luncheon at Forest Capital Park, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Rommes had a distinguished military career…
River Dan will perform free concert Nov. 10
In honor of Veterans Day, the Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Perry will host a free country music concert featuring River Dan on Friday, Nov. 10.…
Muddled script, poor editing and sloppy dubbing melt ‘Snowman’
By MARK VIOLA When you see as many movies as I do, it’s inevitable you’re going to see some bad ones. I don’t see every film released, so I do…
‘Only the Brave’ tells the story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots
By MARK VIOLA Even after watching the news over the past few weeks about the devastating wildfires plaguing California, I have to admit that I still can’t get my head…
Chan delivers action and emotion in revenge thriller ‘The Foreigner’
By MARK VIOLA Jackie Chan is a film legend and one of the most talented — and brave — martial artists to grace the big screen, starring in such Hong…
‘Marshall’ isn’t a bad movie, but the story deserves a better one
By MARK VIOLA So, I consider myself a bit of a U.S. Supreme Court geek. I like to read about decisions and keep tabs on certain cases, reading rulings as…
Christmas Open House planning meeting Nov. 9
A planning meeting for the upcoming Downtown Christmas Open House will be held Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Taylor County Historical Society, starting at 6 p.m. All interested volunteers and…
Playoff game tickets are $8; noisemakers are prohibited
According to Taylor County High School (TCHS) officials, Florida High School Activities Association (FHSAA) rules mandate that admission to Friday night’s (Nov. 10) first-round playoff game against the Newberry Panthers…
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