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Two former Houston County Bears are potential draftees in 2026 Major League Baseball draft, Northside athlete announces transfer to Perry
Houston County has two potential draftees for the MLB draft, a surprise transfer heads to another in-county team and a local soccer player earns All-State honors.
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Qualifying for Talbotton Special Election Will Begin on July 13th
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Two former Houston County Bears are potential draftees in 2026 Major League Baseball draft, Northside athlete announces transfer to Perry
Houston County has two potential draftees for the MLB draft, a surprise transfer heads to another in-county team and a local soccer player earns All-State honors.
Perry boys basketball settling in with new coach, breaking down bad habits
It’s been about six weeks since Jason Stephens was introduced to the community as Perry High School’s new boys basketball coach.