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Primary school principal resigns
Taylor County Primary School (TCPS) Principal Misty Smyrnios has resigned following a two-year stint with the district, reportedly relocating to be closer to family.…
Steinhatchee boat ramp repairs
Taylor County’s hurricane recovery efforts continue along the coast, as an aluminum gangway and the first of many docks were installed at Steinhatchee Public Boat Ramp this week, following a…
25-year-old faces charges after teen injured in crash
A Taylor County Middle School (TCMS) student sustained head trauma, facial fractures and a fractured hip during a one-vehicle crash Friday, May 23, near the intersection of Johnson-Stripling Road and…
District hires ESE director and BBTC assistant admin
The Taylor County School District has recently filled two key administrative positions, hiring Kamryn Sands as the new director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Kristina Bray as assistant director…
Taylor’s unemployment rate still top 2 in state
For 18 straight months since the closure of Georgia-Pacific’s (GP) Foley Cellulose mill in the fall of 2023, Taylor County has ranked as the county having the highest or second-highest…
Free kids meals
Perry First United Methodist Church is participating in the Summer BreakSpot Program, partnering with Second Harvest of the Big Bend to provide free lunches for children. Beginning Tuesday, June 3,…
DMH names Grambling new CFO
Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) recently announced the promotion of Sara Grambling, MA, CRCE, to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).…
Free pet vaccinations
Love your pet? Then don’t miss the free vaccine clinic planned this Saturday, May 31, at Forest Capital Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. “Together, we can stop deadly, preventable…
Memorial Day: ‘They paid for our freedom’
With one thought-provoking statement, U.S. Navy Commander (Ret.) Scott Simpson reminded those attending Monday’s Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial Park that the annual holiday was not just a day…
Commission approves $824,000 contract for new Avgas fuel system at Perry-Foley Airport
The Taylor County Commission has awarded a $824,000 contract to MDM Services, Inc., to design and replace the aging aviation gas (Avgas) system at Perry-Foley Airport.…
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