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Questions raised over new city well
Although some city officials have questioned if the need outweighs the potential cost, the City of Perry will continue to explore the possibility of purchasing property for a new well…
Drug charges lead to 10-year sentence
Local law enforcement agencies working alongside the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, the North Start Drug Task Force and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) were instrumental in an investigation that led…
Hurricane cancels county’s animal control workshop
Due to the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Helene, the Taylor County Commission canceled its monthly workshop scheduled for Tuesday evening, which would have included a discussion concerning the local animal…
Teachers question evaluation criteria
When Taylor County teachers began receiving individual evaluations from their site administrators early last week, some expressed concern upon learning that 50% of their “proficiency score” was based on student…
Pros and cons of a new city drinking water well
Contacted after the city’s Sept. 9 council meeting, City Water Department Superintendent Andrew Peters explained one of the main reasons he believes the city should pursue a new well location…
State agencies prepare for Hurricane Helene
On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie in Tampa to meet with power and utility linemen staged and…
Officials are predicting 10+ feet of storm surge
Local emergency officials are asking residents to take Hurricane Helene seriously – especially when it comes to the threat of storm surge.…
Local schools will be closed Sept. 25-27
After meeting with Emergency Management officials Tuesday, Superintendent of Schools Alicia Beshears announced all schools and district offices will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Sept. 27.…
Sandbags available at two locations here
Self-serve sandbag distribution centers are now open and operational in Taylor County in two locations.…
‘Dogs score 3 late TDs to blow open close game, defeat Blountstown 27-6
In a hard-fought battle on the road Friday night in Blountstown, the Taylor County Bulldogs scored three touchdowns in the final 15 minutes to bust a close 7-6 game wide…
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