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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…
Back2School Bash
Nearly 300 children received free school supplies at First Baptist Church’s “Back2School Bash” held on Wednesday, July 28. Children were also treated to popcorn to enjoy while they waited in…
Lady Bulldog volleyball begins conditioning Aug. 1
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ volleyball squad will hold its first day of conditioning this Sunday, Aug. 1, beginning at 5 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m.…
‘Snake Eyes’ is a losing roll for the start of a new ‘G.I. Joe’ franchise
By MARK VIOLA Back in the 1980s when I was growing up, Saturday morning cartoons were a staple of my weekends. I watched quite a few shows as a kid,…
‘Crime index’ up in city, down in county
While the City of Perry saw an increase in its “crime index” last year, crime statistics overall were down in the unincorporated areas of Taylor County, according to the Florida…
Ray gets 3 sacks in 40-0 win
Charlie Ray Jr. competed in his final event of the summer two weekends ago with the Gridiron Kings, who dominated Football America in Sarasota on July 18, 40-0. Ray racked…
‘Old’ knows how to bring dread
By MARK VIOLA M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most polarizing directors working today. He’s made some of my favorite movies of all time, including “Sixth Sense,” “Unbreakable” and…
Save $$ on supplies
Parents and students buying supplies for the upcoming school year can save some money beginning Saturday, July 31, with the start of the 2021 “Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.” During…
Arcane Fest is July 31
Arcane Fest will be held Saturday, July 31, at Loughridge Park starting at 2 p.m. The event will feature more than 20 celebrities, including JT Money, Eric McNeil and Pastor…
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