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Willie Erie Johnson
Willie Erie Johnson, 96, demised on Aug. 1, 2021, at Lafayette Health Care Center. She was born July 19, 1925, in Tift County, Ga., where she attended school. She confessed…
Jimmy Ray Cannon
Jimmy Ray Cannon was born in Perry on Oct. 1, 1951, to Ira and Minnie Mary Jane (Gunter) Cannon. He left his worldly body on Aug. 3, 2021. He was…
Bulldogs punt on ‘21 season
The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Bulldogs will not compete for a state championship in football this season, opting instead to play as an “independent” member of the Florida High…
Schools will now restrict parent visits due to spike in COVID-19
The Taylor County School District, following the recommendation of local public health department officials, will not allow parents to walk their children into school when the new year starts Wednesday,…
Prayers for healing and strength
Community members came together Wednesday morning for a Prayer Walk at Doctors’ MemorialHospital (DMH), asking for God’s grace for those battling COVID and those entrusted with their care. “We need…
County keeps millage same, but expects $688,000 in extra revenue
The Taylor County Commission unanimously agreed to keep the county’s proposed property tax millage rates the same for the 2021-22 fiscal year, a move that is expected to generate an…
Hampton suggests city hire grant writer
City Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton is suggesting the City of Perry consider employing the services of a grant writer, stating she feels the city is missing out on opportunities to receive…
County moving ahead with grant for softball field
During a public hearing held this week, the Taylor County Commission solidified its commitment to seek a $200,000 state grant to help fund the construction of a third softball field…
4-H volunteer luncheon is planned Aug. 12
Taylor County 4-H needs you! The organization invites all individuals interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer to a luncheon planned for Thursday, Aug. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. at…
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