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    What if? Active shooter drill

    What if? Active shooter drill

    By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor Eleven Taylor County High School (TCHS) students and faculty members were shot — with at least three confirmed dead — when a masked…

    Solid waste assessment debated at budget meet

    At a second and final budget hearing held Monday afternoon, county commissioners adopted the same millage (property tax) rate as in the current budget year and approved a budget that…

    ‘Dogs dominate first half, but fall 27-12

    By JONATHAN LINCOLN Despite dominating the first half and finishing with more total yards of offense, the Taylor County Bulldogs dropped a hard-fought 27-12 decision to Fort White on the…

    State, federal housing programs funding two rehab and five reconstruction projects across the county

    The county is amidst a spate of home construction after the Taylor County Commission approved bids on seven housing rehabilitation projects funded through state and federal grants. Two firms responded…

    Elections office will comply with latest ruling regarding Spanish-speaking voters

    Taylor County Supervisor of Elections Dana Southerland must provide Spanish-language sample ballots and Spanish-language signage at polling places during the upcoming general election That is due to a ruling by…

    TCMS beats Madison, 44-20 to extend streak

    The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) football team extended their winning streak to 13 games by beating the Madison County Cowboys, 44-20 last Thursday night in Perry. The Bulldogs –…

    Friends welcome author Pierce Kelley on Sept. 24

    The Friends of the Taylor County Public Library will present guest author Pierce Kelley of Cedar Key Monday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Kelley’s latest novel, “Hiding in…

    BREAKING NEWS: Victims identified in AMTEC Less-Lethal explosion

    BREAKING NEWS: Victims identified in AMTEC Less-Lethal explosion

    Following notifications to immediate family members, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has released the names of the two victims injured in a Friday explosion at AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems (ALS)…

    BREAKING NEWS: One killed, another injured in AMTEC explosion

    BREAKING NEWS: One killed, another injured in AMTEC explosion

    One person was killed and another was airlifted to an area hospital Friday morning following an explosion at AMTEC Less Lethal Systems, located on Highway 19 North (across from Wayside…

    Mary Ann Adams

    Mary Ann Adams, 61, died Sept. 6, 2018, at her home in Perry. Mary was born May 2, 1957 in Jacksonvillle to Edward Salway and Hazel Wilchee. She met her…