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Domestic dispute erupts into gunfire
An early-morning domestic altercation Sunday escalated to gunfire when a suspect pulled a firearm and began shooting into a nearby home, causing its occupants to escape through a window and…
City expecting COVID federal reimbursement
The City of Perry could receive a “substantial” amount of reimbursement for public safety and first responder salaries and benefits under the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act. While they…
Four weeks, 20 days, 60 hours, 150 repetitions
By DR. GLYNDELL PRESLEY / Contributor Four weeks, 20 days, 60 hours and more than 150 repetitions. That was the blueprint of the month-long Summer Fitness Bootcamp sponsored by Coach…
Council to buy one half of downtown city block
Anticipating the need for additional space in the future, the city council has authorized City Manager Taylor Brown to enter into a contract to purchase nearly half of a downtown…
Still time to register for ‘Redfish Summit’
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Center (FWC) will hold a “Redfish Summit” at the Hilton Resort in Ocala on Aug. 24. Anglers can register for the event online at…
Deep-water offshore reef coming to Taylor
The Gulf waters off Taylor County could one day be home to a new deep-water artificial reef, after county officials agreed to partner with Anderson Columbia Co., Inc., on the…
War Eagles begin practice for their 7th season
The Perry Elite War Eagles have started practicing in preparation for the program’s seventh season of youth tackle football. More than 75 players ages 6-12 are working out to prepare…
Free school supplies at drive-up event Aug. 8
Volunteers with the upcoming Back to School Supply Giveaway have announced that the event will be “drive-up/drive-thru” only and students must be present to receive supplies. The event will be…
Teachers get $4,000 bonus
All instructional staff members in the Taylor County School District – teachers, guidance counselors, media specialists and deans – will receive a one-time incentive/retention payment of $4,000 for the upcoming…
COVID-19 cases more than double in 3 weeks
As Taylor County, the state of Florida and large portions of the U.S. deal with a recent spike in positive COVID-19 cases, the local Florida Department of Health (DOH-Taylor) continues…
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