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    FDOT will not pick up new roadside hurricane debris

    Despite statements made during Saturday’s legislative workshop in Perry that led some to believe the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is allowing new Hurricane Helene debris to be placed on…

    Details of inmate’s October jail escape released

    While Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) said it had nothing new to report regarding the search for two inmates who escaped from the jail more than two weeks ago, officials…

    Jail officers disciplined following January escape

    Disciplinary action has been taken against Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) staff members directly and indirectly responsible for inmate security at the Taylor County Jail following the escape of two…

    Community shoe drive underway

    The Juneteenth Committee 1865 has a community shoe drive underway, featuring five drop-off locations. The drop-off locations include: Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (second floor), New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Taylor County…

    Diamond Dogs drop opener in extra innings

    Despite out-hitting the Indians and battling back to tie the game and force extra innings, the Taylor County Bulldogs gave up two runs in the 8th inning to drop their…

    School district suffered $425,000 in damages from Hurricane Helene

    The Taylor County School District sustained an estimated $425,500 in damages from Hurricane Helene, compared to the estimated $13-16 million in damages from Hurricane Idalia.…

    Award-winning photographer to speak at library Feb. 24

    She will share a slideshow featuring photographs of Taylor County’s birds, animals and wildflowers. The free program will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the library, located at 403 North Washington…

    TCMS Bulldogs edged by Wakulla Riversprings 5-3

    By MADDOX WILES The Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) boys’ baseball team fell to Wakulla Riversprings 5-3 on the road last Thursday evening, their season record at 1-1.…

    FEMA denies school district’s request for insurance deductible

    FEMA has denied a $1.5 million funding request from the Taylor County School District to cover insurance deductible costs related to the multi-million dollar roof replacement project at Taylor County…

    Picnic with your sweetheart

    The Perry Women’s Club will host its annual Soup & Sandwich Fundraiser this Friday, Feb. 14, serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy homemade soup and sandwiches for $10.…