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County employees to get bonuses worth $325,000
Although the Taylor County Commission’s 2019-20 budget did not include raises for county workers, the board agreed Tuesday morning to spend more than $325,000 to give employees one-time incentives. Under…
Brace yourself
The steel columns that will be used to reinforce the front facade of the Perry Police Department building are slated to be installed today (Wednesday). City officials said they hope…
Shop downtown Perry this holiday season and win!
The Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce is launching a holiday “Shop the Blocks” campaign this year. “We are asking everyone who shops downtown to stop by the Chamber of Commerce…
Demps seeks re-election to county seat
Taylor County Commissioner Thomas Demps, representing District 5, has filed to run in 2020, seeking a second term in office. Demps currently has one challenger, Ocie “Gator” Reaves. Both are…
City stands firm in spite of pushback on code violations
The Perry City Council is standing by its code enforcement policy regarding overgrown wooded lots, despite receiving pushback from residents facing code enforcement violations. City Manager Taylor Brown asked for…
Christmas displays to light up downtown park
The Taylor County Historical Society is teaming up with the City of Perry to “Light Up Rosehead Park” for the holiday season. Local businesses, churches, civic organizations and residents are…
Bulldogs maul Jefferson Tigers, 42-6
The Taylor County Bulldogs used big plays on both offense and defense to overcome a rash of penalties and easily defeat Jefferson County, 42-6 this past Friday night in the…
Perry jumps into ‘EV’ market with a new charging station
The city and Duke Energy have both signed off on an agreement that names Perry as a site host for an electronic vehicle (EV) charging station pilot program. The charging…
Get it while it’s hot
The Taylor County Historical Society will hold a Chili Supper in conjunction with the annual Downtown Christmas Open House Friday, Dec. 6, starting at 6 p.m. Cups of chili will…
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