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TCMS averaging 30-35 players during practices
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) football team has been holding practices throughout the summer on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to get players in shape for the upcoming season. The…
County mulls solid waste assessment fee increase
Taylor County Commissioners are hoping to make a decision next week on how the county can increase revenues in the county’s solid waste department, and after several months of discussions,…
Drum circle at the library
The Taylor County Public Library welcomes drummers from “Giving Tree Music” Tuesday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m. The presentation is part of this year’s Summer Reading Program.…
Feeling the heat
As the heat index hovered around the 100-degree mark Wednesday afternoon, city firefighters were feeling even more heat — battling a vehicle fire at The Recycling Center, located on South…
Speed camp set for July 27
A free “speed camp” for local athletes ages 8-18 is coming to Perry on Saturday, July 27 at the Taylor County Sports Complex. The “City Streets to Student Athletes Drug-Free…
Studio Ghibli’s animated masterpieces are returning to theatres this year
By MARK VIOLA Over the years writing about movies, I occasionally mention the works of Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, who have created some of the most…
Medical emergencies reported on the water
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently assisted an individual having a medical emergency while boating off the Taylor County coast. According to reports, FWC received a call from…
In-town shuttle provided 17,000 rides last year
Taylor County’s local Transportation Disadvantaged Program continues to provide more than 17,000 low-cost shuttle rides to residents each year. The Taylor County Commission recently held its annual public hearing to…
Carrie Sue McMullen
Carrie Sue McMullen, 49, passed away on June 24, 2019, in Perry. Carrie was born August 12, 1969, in Haines City, Fla., to Charles McMullen and Patricia Bussell McMullen. Carrie…
James F. ‘Jimmy’ Williams
James F. “Jimmy” Williams, 82, passed away July 1, 2019, in Madison at his home surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born January 29, 1937, in Plant City to Fred…
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