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Winnafred L. ‘Winnie’ Cummons
Winnafred L. “Winnie” Cummons, 95, of Perry passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at her home. She was born July 18, 1930, in North Dakota, the daughter of Richard and…
Willie Mae Bolden
Ms. Willie Mae Bolden, 99, affectionately known as “Aunt Willie Mae” and “Pumpkin” departed this life on Aug. 4, 2025. She is a native of Folkston, Ga. She spent years…
Diane Billie Morris Bodiford
Diane Billie Morris Bodiford, 70, of Perry passed away on Aug. 11, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born on Feb. 14, 1955, to Bill and Elease Bodiford, and…
County to use sales tax to balance budget?
As part of an effort to plug current and future budget deficits, county commissioners have taken the first step necessary to allow for the use of local one-cent sales tax…
Council calls proposed Property Maintenance Code ‘too detailed’
Admitting some of the proposed language may be “a little too detailed” and could lead to code enforcement action against “every square inch of the city,” the Perry City Council…
County tax deed auctions scheduled for Aug. 11, 18
The Taylor County Commission is applying for 18 tax deeds on properties whose owners have failed to pay their taxes.…
U.S. 19 sewer line repairs
Working inside a protective red “trench box,” City of Perry workers removed what appeared to be tile grout partially obstructing a 12-foot section of sewer main under Hwy. 19 in…
Grants sought for Forest Capital Park improvements
Both the Taylor County Commission and the Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce are seeking state grants to fund improvements at Forest Capital Park, which is home to many of the…
Commission looking into commercial fishing ‘co-op’
Although Taylor County is home to a number of commercial fishermen, there is no dedicated public facility along the county’s coast for them to unload their catch.…
Make a difference – Volunteer with Hospice
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back close to home? Become a volunteer with Big Bend Hospice in Taylor County. “Our patients and families need kind-hearted people…
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