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TCMS boys’ soccer loses close contest
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) boys soccer team finally got the 2018 season underway on Nov. 27, falling in a close 1-0 contest against Wakulla Riversprings after having their…
Whiddon back in court Dec. 21 for VOP hearing
Manden Whiddon, 24, one of three suspects linked to the murder of former teacher, principal and educator Shelly Strickland, is set for a violation of probation (VOP) hearing Dec. 21.…
Girls basketball tourney is this weekend
If you are a hoops fans looking for some exciting high school basketball action, head to Mayo this weekend for the 7th annual Andy Hart Memorial Invitational Girls Basketball tournament.…
Santa needs help filling his sack
Help children in need this Christmas by taking part in the 17th annual Toy Run to benefit Guardian ad Litem this Saturday, Dec. 8. The run will begin at Studstill’s…
‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ is full of heart and emotion
By MARK VIOLA I mourned when Disney Animation Studios, which literally invented feature-length animated films, stopped creating traditionally-drawn animation. It was the end of a line that began in 1937…
In ‘Creed 2,’ revenge & redemption are sought 30 years after ‘Rocky IV’
By MARK VIOLA In my review of 2015’s “Creed,” I noted that I wasn’t a boxing fan, but that didn’t stop me from immensely enjoying the film, which combined a…
Forget everything you ever learned in history class before seeing the ridiculous ‘Robin Hood’
By MARK VIOLA Back in 2003, a science-fiction film called “The Core” hit theaters, telling the story of a group of people who must drill down to the Earth’s core…
GP invests $90 million to convert production lines
By MARK VIOLA / Staff Writer Georgia-Pacific (GP) continues to make significant investments in the local Foley Cellulose Mill, recently announcing a commitment to spend approximately $90 million dollars to…
Former county administrator was actively seeking job in Destin before he was fired
Former Taylor County Administrator Ted Lakey had already been named a finalist for the vacant city manager position in Destin when he was fired by county commissioners here back on…
County moves to sell old DMH: no survey needed
In an effort to reduce costs, the Taylor County Commission has agreed to move forward with the sale of the former Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) building without getting an official…
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