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Half pound of meth seized after chase
An out-of-town couple faces drug trafficking charges after more than a half pound (284 grams) of methamphetamine was seized Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25, following a high-speed motorcycle chase through town…
New teachers contract ratified by union, board
Following lengthy negotiations, and several vocal appearances by teachers at meetings, the local teachers union and school district has reached a contract agreement setting instructional salaries for the 2023-24 school…
Council to notify neighbors before selling property
In the future, the City of Perry will notify adjoining property owners by certified mail before taking any action related to the sale or disposal of “surplus lands” they may…
Salem house fire
An unoccupied residence on Hwy. 19 South in Salem suffered significant damage as the result of a Saturday morning fire. Taylor County Fire Rescue Service engines were dispatched around 6:30…
TCHS Lady Bulldogs improve to 4-0
By MATTHEW BEMBRY The Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ softball team remained unbeaten on the season and improved to 4-0 with impressive wins over Chiles, Aucilla Christian and…
City will review its employee manual
The Perry City Council will soon begin conducting a complete review of its Employee Manual, a process that City Manager John Hart has jokingly told council members may require some…
TCMS Lady ‘Dogs shut-out Florida High 14-0 to remain undefeated
By MADDOX WILES The Lady Bulldogs of Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) demolished the Florida High Lady Seminoles 14-0 last Thursday evening to move their record to a perfect 4-0.…
Commission approves permit for new residential solid waste hauler
While the options for third-party residential garbage pickup for residences outside the City of Perry had dwindled to just one, the Taylor County Commission recently approved a solid waste hauling…
TCMS ‘Dogs defeat Wakulla 2-0
By MADDOX WILES The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) Bulldogs defeated Wakulla 2-0 in a tight defensive battle last Tuesday, but squandered a 6-1 lead to lose to Florida High…
Local ‘stars’ thanked at Chamber banquet
With hundreds of business and community leaders gathered for the 2024 Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce banquet, the annual event served as an opportunity to look back on the challenges…
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