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COVID cases jump to 551
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) reported 155 new coronavirus cases in Taylor County on Tuesday, recording a nearly 40% jump that brought the total number of positive cases in…
Breaking the silence
Loved ones, family and friends lined Jefferson Street Thursday night for a candlelight vigil to honor and remember four lives lost to domestic violence this year: Lori Burns, Rashed Simmons,…
Local voters rush to vote
Approximately 1,100 voters – representing almost 10% of Taylor County’s 12,366 registered voters – mailed in ballots to cast their votes even before “early voting” began on Monday. According to…
$4 million in CARES funding coming
The Taylor County Commission has been given two pots of federal funds totaling nearly $4 million to help local residents and business owners impacted by the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.…
GED students can now earn CTE certification
GED students can now “co-enroll” in a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) while pursuing their diploma thanks to a $30,000 grant the school…
‘Virus is in control’
While the Taylor County School District navigates a seemingly ever-changing maze of state guidelines and safety issues in preparation for a new school year, one fact remains undeniable – there…
Demps seeks re-election
County Commissioner Thomas Demps Sr. is seeking re-election to his District 5 seat. The second of 12 sons born to the late John and Sarah Demps, he is a 1958…
Pickford: Leadership is key
Perry City Council District 2 candidate Donnie L. Pickford says he is a leader who will make a difference. “It is that time of season once again. Time for us…
Food giveaway on Aug. 6
First United Methodist Church has teamed with Second Harvest Food Bank of the Big Bend and the Taylor County School Board to coordinate a food giveaway this Thursday, Aug. 6.…
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