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What’s next for data centers?
The Taylor County Commission listened to subject matter experts and concerned residents for three and a half hours Tuesday evening, gathering information on data centers, their possible impacts — positive…
Public speakers call for moratorium or ban
The vast majority of those who spoke at Tuesday’s data center workshop voiced their opposition to a facility coming to Taylor County, asking commissioners to either implement a temporary moratorium…
Taylor Co. Community Bank acquired by Gulf Winds CU
Taylor County Community Bank, the Perry branch of Madison County Community Bank that opened here in January 2024, is set to change hands as part of a multimillion-dollar merger announced…
PPD issues warning about juveniles and ‘Orbeez guns’
The Perry Police Department (PPD) has issued a strong public safety warning following several recent local incidents where juveniles have been using “gel pellet blasters,” commonly known as “Orbeez guns,”…
It’s happening downtown
September is just around the corner and downtown Perry invites residents to catch “Autumn Vibes” at the “3rd Friday” event planned Friday, Sept. 11, from 5:30-8 p.m. Businesses will be…
BBTC preparing its students for ‘Industry 4.0’ with zSpace
Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) has been featured in Business Insider for its efforts to prepare students and local workers for careers in advanced manufacturing.…
Senator Simon will be guest speaker Sept. 11
Senator Corey Simon will be the featured guest speaker at the next “Partners in Progress Luncheons Series” planned Friday, Sept. 11, at the Perry Women’s Club beginning at noon. The…
School pauses medical coder course
Several dual-enrolled students expressed their disappointment that Big Bend Technical College (BBTC) has opted to shut down its “Medical Coder/Biller” course, stating they had built their school schedules around the…
Horseshoe Beach author speaks at library Aug. 31
Author Cindy Chewning will speak at the Monday, Aug. 31, meeting of the Friends of the Taylor County Public Library. The Horseshoe Beach resident will discuss her books “Full Circle”…
Bulldogs seek 3rd straight win over War Eagles
Big Bend rivals Taylor County and Wakulla County will meet for the 30th time since 1991 when the Bulldogs and War Eagles face off at 7 p.m. Friday night at…
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