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Michael Gene Sinnott
Michael Gene Sinnott, best known as “Beaver,” died Jan. 20, 2026, at the age of 65. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry.…
Joan Loretta Hathcock,
Joan Loretta Hathcock, a beloved mother, grandmother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on Oct. 29, 1937, in Carrabelle, Joan…
City preparing to oversee $100 million in state grants
The City of Perry will be a very busy place over the next five years, as its consulting engineer and staff are preparing to oversee a unprecedented inflow of more…
Senate passes Simon’s ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill that could bring funding to Taylor County
For the second year in a row, the Florida Senate has unanimously passed Sen. Corey Simon’s “Rural Renaissance” bill (SB 250), which would add or redirect millions of dollars in…
Drought triggers SRWMD water shortage advisory
Following a year of below-average rainfall across North Florida that has affected rivers, springs and groundwater levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) Governing Board has issued a water…
Lady ‘Dogs #2 seed in district tourney
After completing the regular season with a program-best .842 winning percentage, the Taylor County Lady Bulldogs varsity soccer team will enter postseason play as the #2 seed in the Region…
Metcalf signs with record label, releases new single
Madden Metcalf, Taylor County High School (TCHS) graduate and one of country music’s most exciting new voices, has been officially signed by MCA and Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer Freddy Wexler.…
Lady Bulldogs overwhelm Suwannee County 62-35
Senior point guard Irene Meler almost single-handedly outscored Suwannee County by herself, leading the Taylor County High School (TCHS) Lady Bulldogs’ varsity basketball team with a season-high 34 points in…
Donation of city rec fields to school district hits snag
The City of Perry has hit a speed bump in its efforts to hand over ownership of the city-owned softball and youth baseball fields adjacent to Dorsett Stadium and Pace…
Indulge your sweet tooth at 6th annual Chocolate Crawl
The Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 6th annual Chocolate Crawl Friday, Feb. 13, in conjunctionwith the “2nd Friday” downtown event. Visitors are invited to stop by participating…
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