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Two PPD officers step down over steroid use
Two longtime Perry Police Department (PPD) officers resigned their positions earlier this month after admitting under oath to receiving testosterone injections from a third officer voluntarily. Sgt. Brian Curry, a…
City did not ‘deny, deflect or try to hide’
“It takes years to earn the public’s trust, but only a momentary lack of good judgement to lose it,” City Manager Taylor Brown said this week in reference to the…
TCHS boys win Samco Classic Tournament
Despite playing with only six players, the Taylor County High School (TCHS) boys basketball team was crowned champions of the Samco Classic Tournament this past week in Trenton. After losing…
Cannon files lawsuit against city
Former Perry Police Department (PPD) officer Chad Cannon has filed suit against the City of Perry seeking damages and other relief in excess of $30,000, claiming he was a “protected…
TCMS girls’ soccer finishes season 14-0
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Lady Bulldogs’ soccer team dominated opponents all year and wrapped up its 2019 season with a flawless 14-0 record on the way to being…
County businesses to see 9% Waste Pro hike
The approximately 200 businesses located in the unincorporated area of the county using Waste Pro for solid waste collection services will see an increase in their bills beginning in February…
New year brings new rules for blue crab traps
Starting Jan. 1, 2020, recreational harvesters age 16 and older who fish with blue crab traps will need to complete an online, no-cost recreational blue crab trap registration before placing…
‘The Rise of Skywalker’ is a fittingly messy, entertaining end to the saga
By MARK VIOLA So, that’s it. Forty-two years after filmmaker George Lucas gave us a little movie called “Star Wars,” the greater Skywalker Saga that started with that film has…
20 vie for President
Although the field of local candidates running in 2020 continues to grow, the first election next year will be the Presidential Preference Primary on March 17, during which registered Democrats…
Gag grouper season closes Jan. 1
Gag grouper will close to recreational harvest in Gulf state and federal waters Jan. 1, 2020. The same day, several species of grouper will also close to recreational and commercial…
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