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State Attorney steps down
Third Judicial Circuit State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister unexpectedly announced his retirement this week with just under one year remaining on his current term in office. Siegmeister’s sudden resignation, effective Monday,…
Toll road needs, concerns voiced
Although it is still unclear exactly where the proposed Suncoast Parkway extension will be constructed, many local government representatives from counties that will be impacted by the toll road got…
TCMS Lady Bulldogs are chasing perfection
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Lady Bulldogs’ soccer team defeated Florida High, 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs to improve to 13-0 and advance to the conference…
Welcome to Jumanji’s ‘Next Level’
By MARK VIOLA There have been enough poorly-made movie sequels over the years that we can’t be blamed for rolling our eyes when yet another is announced. And, when the…
Spreading holiday cheer
Anyone looking to recharge their holiday spirit had to look no further than Taylor County Primary School over the past two weeks. Primary and pre-school students staged their annual Christmas…
TCHS girls’ soccer team shuts out Hamilton County 8-0
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ soccer team rolled over Hamilton County, 8-0 in a “mercy-rule” shortened-game that lasted just one half this past Wednesday night. The win…
‘Richard Jewell’ gives a hero his due
By MARK VIOLA I was in high school during the 1996 Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia. Looking back, I don’t recall much, if anything, about the news stories surrounding the…
City Manager earns favorable reviews during first evaluation
City Manager Taylor Brown, who recently marked his one-year anniversary with the city, received favorable reviews from all five council members on his first performance evaluation. Members utilized a streamlined…
Light display to re-open Dec. 20
The fourth annual “Sights and Sounds of Christmas” light display will re-open this weekend, Friday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, Dec. 22. From 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., the gates at…
Season ends for girls’ basketball
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team showed improvement throughout the season and completed their 2019 campaign with a final record of 2-6. The Lady Bulldogs fell…
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