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Serial killer escapes justice
While the death of Sam Little – branded the nation’s most prolific serial killer by the FBI – in late December was not completely unexpected, local investigators reserved their sympathies…
200 more to get COVID vaccine
In a race against coronavirus, Taylor County’s Department of Health (DOH-Taylor) is holding a mass COVID-19 vaccination event today (Friday) at the local health department. Some 200 doses of the…
Bluegrass, MoonPie events to be restricted
Organizers are moving forward with plans for this year’s Florida State Bluegrass Festival, along with the associated MoonPie Princess Pageant, although both will feature strict capacity limits and other safety…
Lady Bulldogs to host ‘Senior Night’ Jan. 22
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ soccer team battled hard this past Tuesday to earn a scoreless 0-0 draw against a Marianna squad that came into the game…
‘Outside the Wire’ is a decent action flick with interesting sci-fi elements
By MARK VIOLA After delivering several well-produced action movies in 2020, Netflix gives us another in the form of “Outside the Wire,” a sci-fi film from director Mikael Håfström (“1408”).…
Boles is growing FFA program, student agriculture knowledge
Sarah Boles, who chartered the inaugural FFA chapter at Taylor County Middle School, has been named the Taylor County School District’s “Teacher of the Year.” “She is an outstanding and…
Beware of COVID scam calls
Scammers posing as Department of Health officials are reportedly contacting people to obtain personal information in exchange for COVID-19 test results. According to the Department of Health- Taylor (DOH-Taylor), the…
Boys complete season sweep of Wakulla Co.
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) boys basketball team completed a season sweep of Wakulla Tuesday night, defeating the War Eagles, 79-69, to improve to 9-3 on the season. Jayden…
Chadwick Boseman’s final and best work in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
By MARK VIOLA There is something inherently tragic about watching a performance from an actor who died in between him or her filming their work and the film’s eventual release.…
County seeks sidewalk funding
The Taylor County Commission is seeking state funding to help construct sidewalks along 1st Avenue in Steinhatchee and Pinecrest Road in Perry. This week, the board approved two applications for…
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