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School officials ‘working hard’ to improve scores
Local school officials are working on plans to improve student achievement after the annual release of the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) scores showed the district trailed the state average in…
Brannen crowned
Lauralai Brannen (second from right) was crowned the first Little Miss Red, White & Blue (age division 9-12) during ceremonies held Friday, June 22, at Forest Capital Hall. Her court…
Meacham crowned
Autumn Meacham (second from left) was crowned Little Miss Red, White & Blue in the 6-8-year-old age division. Her court included: (from left) Destiny Jackson, second place; Anna Grace Bembry,…
6 from Taylor apply for city manager job
The Perry City Council will hold a special meeting this Friday, June 29, at 6 p.m. to begin reviewing the 14 applications it has received for the soon-to-be vacant city…
Commission reduces salary of Community Services post
At their June 19 meeting, county commissioners voted unanimously to reduce the salary for the recently-created Community Services Director position, after learning County Administrator Ted Lakey failed to follow board…
EEE victim is ‘out of the woods,’ but faces long road to recovery
Debbie Casey, the Perry woman battling Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), faces a long road to recovery, and will soon be moved from Shands Hospital to a long-term rehab center. “It…
County approves ‘park host’ plan for Hampton Springs
The Hampton Springs Advisory Committee reported “significant” progress in its quest to protect and promote the historic site, with the Taylor County Commission moving forward with its recommendation to establish…
Monday fire
Smoke billowed out of vents and windows of a Park Street home yesterday, as a fire of unknown origin wreaked havoc on the interior of the residence. According to City…
12 Bulldogs attend ‘Down ‘N Dirty’ Camp
Taylor County High School (TCHS) sent 12 players to the annual “Down ‘N Dirty” Lineman Camp at Webber International University in Lake Wales this past weekend, and Bulldogs’ Offensive Line…
12U All-Stars begin championship quest June 28
The Taylor County 12-and-Under (12U) All-Star softball team is set to begin their state championship quest this Thursday (June 28) in Lake City. Taylor County’s All-Stars will be one of…
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