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Franklin remembered, honored
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Managing Editor You never said “Good morning” to Capt. Gene Franklin. It was best to start with a simple “morning” and wait for his always-black,…
Downtown Christmas!
Here comes Santa Claus! Santa, Mrs. Claus and all their favorite elves will celebrate the start of the holiday season in historic downtown Perry at the annual “Downtown Christmas on…
BBTC offers $3,000 in free scholarships
Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) has been awarded a $713,529 “Open Door” grant to assist new students with tuition – covering up to $3,000 for each Career Technical Education (CTE)…
Walk through Bethlehem in Downtown Perry
The story of Jesus’ birth will come to life during a special two-day “Walk Thru Bethlehem” experience planned Friday, Dec. 3, and Saturday, Dec. 4, at Rosehead Park in downtown…
FAMU brings Taylor Co. ties to playoffs
When the Florida A&M football team travels to Hammond, La., this Saturday, Nov. 4 to play in the first round of the NCAA Division I Football Championship, they will bring…
Shop small Nov. 27
When you start to fill your holiday wish list this year, the chamber of commerce and downtown businesses invite you to “shop small.” Dozens of local businesses will be taking…
Allen “Richard” Zeigler
Allen “Richard” Zeigler, 79, passed away Nov. 16, 2021, at Haven Hospice House in Gainesville surrounded by his family. Born the youngest of three children on Oct. 23, 1942, to…
Doyle Jerry Collins
Doyle Jerry Collins Jr., 61, passed away on Nov. 20, 2021, in Perry. He was born June 1, 1960 in Perry to Doyle Jerry Collins Sr. and Betty Lou Hendry…
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ is a heartfelt love letter to fans
By MARK VIOLA The classic “Ghostbusters” movie from 1984 is, at its core, a goofy comedy about a group of out-of-work academics who turn their pursuit of the supernatural into…
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