It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Louise A. Hill, who left this world on May 31, 2025, at the age of 82. Born Aug. 13, 1942, Louise was an adored member of her family and a ...

Taylor County’s hurricane recovery efforts continue along the coast, as an aluminum gangway and the first of many docks were ...

Scott Simpson reminded those attending Monday’s Memorial Day service at Veterans Memorial Park that the annual holiday was ...

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 unemployment ...

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 ...

Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (DMH) recently announced the promotion of Sara Grambling, MA, CRCE, to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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.

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 ...

Peggy French, 56, died May 25, 2025. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 8, at 3379 N. U.S. 221 in Perry at 3 p.m. Burns Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nov. 7, 1936, in Ft. Lauderdale and passed this life on May 16, 2025, in Tampa. She graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1954 and married Charles Schmid of Perry in 1959. Shirley operated ...