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Mavis ‘Golla’ McGowan
Mrs. Mavis “Golla” McGowan passed away peacefully Sept. 15, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Perry at the age of 85. Golla was born in Perry Sept. 26, 1939, to…
Shirley Lundy
Shirley Lundy, 89, of Madison, entered her heavenly home on Sept. 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Oct. 6, 1935, in Eridu to Walter and…
Charges reduced in fatal shooting
Charges have been reduced slightly against the 18-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the Aug. 21 shooting that claimed the lives of two Perry teens and injured a third.…
Final approval for $101 million county budget
The Taylor County Commission finalized the county’s $101 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 during a public hearing held Monday evening, while also keeping the county’s property tax millage rates…
Commission upholds cut to sheriff’s budget
The Taylor County Commission rejected one last request from Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett to restore $200,000 back to his budget for 2025-26, instead approving the final county budget as…
County hiring Glover to remain emergency management director with a $15,000 raise
The Taylor County Commission has agreed to officially “hire” current Emergency Management Director Dr. Danny Glover, allowing him to remain in his current position once the county assumes control of…
Council tentatively approves city budget for 2025-26
By FABRIZIO GOWDY / Correspondent Despite being thrown a last-minute curveball that reduced anticipated revenues by $72,000, the Perry City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to tentatively approve its 2025-26…
Discount festival carnival tickets on sale!
Advanced discounted Florida Forest Festival carnival tickets will be available for purchase for $15 on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Chamber of Commerce office.…
B&G Club’s rent reduced by $72,000
By FABRIZIO GOWDY / Correspondent The Perry City Council has agreed to a request from the Boys & Girls Club to drastically reduce its annual rent payment by $72,000 per…
Get down downtown Friday, Sept. 19
Get down downtown during the Third Friday “Autumn Vibes” event planned Friday, Sept. 19, from 5:30-9 p.m. Downtown shops and restaurants will have extended hours, and vendors will be set…
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