Perry Newspapers

06/19/2026

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06/18/2026

This is going to be BIG and you DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! The Perry News-Herald will be decked out in patriotic splendor as we celebrate the 250th birthday of this country. We will be publishing a special commemorative edition on July 3rd with all of the weekend festivities. Extra copies will be available at BOTH Taylor County celebration events (Steinhatchee and Perry). If you or your business would like to be included in this keepsake edition, please give us a call at 850-584-5513 or email [email protected].

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Taylor County Sunshine Opry is Saturday, June 20, at 5 p.m. at Forest Capital Hall. Admission is free! Featuring Grace Junction, Andy Simmons, The Voices of Antioch, Arnold Messer and The Southern Blend and Whistler's Bluegrass. Food will be available.

06/18/2026

Samuel Joseph Grubbs
Samuel Joseph Grubbs, 80, formerly of Perry, died June 10, 2026.
A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, June 13, at New Home Baptist Church in Madison.
Interment is planned at a later date at the Tallahassee National Cemetery.
All arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.

James Miller
James Miller, 87, of Perry died June 12, 2026.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at noon, at New Brooklyn Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 19, from 4-6 p.m. at New Brooklyn.
Evans-Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Claude ‘Butch’ Albert Neely III
Claude “Butch” Albert Neely III, 70, died June 16, 2026
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at San Pedro Cemetery in Perry.
Arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

Dennis ‘Denny’ W. Wiles
Dennis “Denny” W. Wiles, 70, died June 16, 2026.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Carlton Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

06/18/2026

Dugout Disciples Set to Compete in Battle Ball XX This Saturday

WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. — A team of local Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) student leaders and volunteers will take the field this Saturday, June 20, as the Dugout Disciples compete in Battle Ball XX at Wakulla County Recreation Park.

The Dugout Disciples are an FCA-sponsored team captained by Joshua Johnson, the reigning FCA Big Bend East Volunteer of the Year. The roster is made up primarily of FCA student leaders from Taylor County who are eager to represent their schools, communities, and faith through competition and fellowship.

Battle Ball XX is hosted by Battle 14, a local nonprofit ministry founded by Donny Bennett of Crawfordville. The organization uses unique sporting events such as Battle Ball and Battle Golf to raise funds for individuals and families facing hardships while also supporting local ministry efforts, including churches and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Battle Ball is a fast-paced softball-style game played with a specially designed ball and a unique set of rules that create an exciting and family-friendly atmosphere. The event draws teams and spectators from across the region while serving as a platform for community outreach and generosity.

For the Dugout Disciples, the event represents more than competition. It is an opportunity for FCA student leaders to build relationships, serve together, and demonstrate Christian character on and off the field.

Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 8:30 a.m., with games beginning at 9:00 a.m. Community members are encouraged to attend, support the teams, and learn more about the ministries and individuals being impacted through Battle 14's efforts.

As the Dugout Disciples prepare to take the field, their mission remains simple: compete with excellence, encourage others, and represent Christ in all they do.

06/17/2026

Be sure to pick up a TaCo Times -- your most accurate and trustworthy source for Taylor County news.

Three additional local candidates, including a political newcomer vying for an open seat, have been elected unopposed after receiving no competition prior to the end of qualifying last Friday, June 12. For more, click https://publisher.etype.services/Perry-Newspapers

A Steinhatchee man faces felony theft charges after being caught on camera stealing more than $10,000 worth of items from Deadman Bay Marina during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 14. For more, click https://publisher.etype.services/Perry-Newspapers

City Manager John Hart has shared a preliminary look at his proposed “Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan” (CIP) – a comprehensive “wish list” of more than $400 million in projects and equipment purchases the City of Perry hopes to accomplish between now and the end of the 2030-31 budget year. For more, click https://publisher.etype.services/Perry-Newspapers

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06/16/2026

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06/14/2026

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