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11% of district students out Wednesday due to COVID
Approximately 328 students across the Taylor County School District missed school Wednesday due to either testing positive or being exposed to COVID-19 less than three weeks into the new school…
Q&A with Dr. Emerick
COVID is awful. It is a real thing. A pandemic. But, it is not a kid one. Parents concerned about their child’s health during these turbulent times should base their…
Lady Bulldogs’ first two games canceled due to COVID
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball team has yet to tip off their first match of the 2021 season, after the first two games of the season…
‘COVID is not a get-out-of-jail-free card’
Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett issued a rebuttal to families of incarcerated inmates on Thursday after they alleged the local jail was irresponsibly handling a COVID outbreak behind bars. “As…
TCMS volleyball falls in season opener
The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) volleyball squad began the 2021 season this past Monday against Wakulla County under first-year Head Coach Rick Patrick, who will lead both the Lady…
Schools hire two truancy officers
During their regular meeting Tuesday, the Taylor County School Board filled two new truancy officer positions, hiring retired longtime Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ed Whiddon and former corrections officer…
War Eagles’ season delayed to Sept. 11
The Perry Elite War Eagles were scheduled to begin their 2021 season this Saturday, however those games were cancelled due to COVID precautions, as the numbers continue to rise in…
Feagle, Messick first 2 candidates
Although there are 15 months remaining until the 2022 general election, two local candidates have already filed to run. Taylor County Commissioner Pam Feagle, who represents District 4, has filed…
Local Post to honor veterans with brick walkway
The Joe D. White American Legion Post 291 is selling laser-etched bricks for a walkway that will honor local veterans. “We are asking for a $50 donation per brick, honoring…
‘Vivo’ delivers one of the best animated musical soundtracks in years
By MARK VIOLA I won’t pretend that I’ve been a big fan of actor/writer/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda for years, because that’s simply not true. It’s not that I didn’t like what…
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