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Eva Victoria “Vickie” Collins
Eva Victoria “Vickie” Collins, 78, died Sept. 21, 2018, after a long illness, at her home surrounded by family in Perry. Vickie was born Aug.13, 1940, in Kansas City, Mo.,…
Margaret “Maggie” Anne Rhinehart Beach
Margaret “Maggie” Anne Rhinehart Beach, age 85 of Dry Prong, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday September 19, 2018. One of nine siblings born to the late Arthur Issac Rhinehart and…
ALS explosion claims 2nd life
In every family, there is that one member who can always be counted on to make you smile. For the Fowler-Evernham family, that person was son and brother Thomas Fowler…
PPD officers can now retire with ‘20 and out’
Perry police officers now have the option of serving “20 and out” under recent changes to its pension plan. The new provision allows officers with 20 years of service to…
Say cheese! Baby photo contest accepting entries
The annual Florida Forest Festival Baby Photo Contest is now accepting entries, and winners will be announced at the Little King and Queen Pageant Saturday, Oct. 13. Age categories are:…
Grant to fund full-time firefighter for beaches
Taylor County will receive $128,583 in federal funds over the next three years to help hire a full-time firefighter to be stationed in the beaches area. Currently, the Taylor County…
Entry deadline for Pet Photo Contest is Oct. 19
Share photos of your fur-babies in the 2018 Florida Forest Festival Pet Photo Contest now underway. Multiple photos may be entered ($10 per picture) and all entries must have been…
Airfield lighting to get $435,000 in upgrades
The Perry-Foley Airport will soon receive a much-needed upgrade to its airfield lighting system, which dates back to the 1940s, thanks to a $435,000 project almost entirely funded by grants.…
TCMS Bulldogs remain undefeated
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) football team remained undefeated and extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 44-18 victory over Wakulla County last Thursday in Perry. The…
Juniors defeat Seniors, 30-18 in Powder Puff game
Although the Juniors defeated the Seniors, 30-18 in the annual TCHS Powder Puff flag football game, the Senior girls’ squad won the big prize by reaching the fundraising goal for…
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