A Pair of Longtime JHS Educators Retire »
Sonya Odom and Connie Wilkes both are retiring this year after 31 years of service. In front of faculty, family and friends, the two educators were honored by former coworkers…
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Jay FFA Awards Banquet »
On Friday, the Jay FFA Chapter hosted their annual awards banquet at the Linda Carden Center. Over 200 people attended the event. FFA members were presented awards for the year…
May 27 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Jay Weightlifting Performs Well at State »
The Jay Weightlifting team showed out at the FHSAA State Weightlifting meet, finishing third. This is the highest any JHS Boys’ Weightlifting team has finished a season. The team already…
May 27 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Santa Rosa County Graduation Dates »
It’s that time of year again! Below are the graduation dates for all Santa Rosa County Schools. Congratulations seniors! Milton High School May 21st Milton High Stadium 7:00pm Jay High…
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Chiefs Best Royals »
The Jay Lady Royals’ (12-13) 2026 season came to an end on Tuesday night in the Regional Finals against Northview (20-5). Northview hosted the Royals in the second round of…
May 14 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Lady Royals Advance »
The Jay Lady Royals Softball Team went to Chipley (19-5) and shocked the Tigers, getting a 3-2 win to advance to the Regional Championship. The win was Jay’s 12th of…
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A Pair of Longtime JHS Educators Retire »
Sonya Odom and Connie Wilkes both are retiring this year after 31 years of service. In front of faculty, family…
May 29 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Crime
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- » 06:55 RABIES ALERT ISSUED FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY
- » 05:35 Update: United Bank Robbery in Pace
- » 05:45 Remains Found Near Jay
- » 18:05 SANTA ROSA REST AREA SHOOTING
- » 20:15 Feb. 4 shooting update
- » 10:00 Home invasion suspects sought
- » 06:02 Disturbance leads to Shooting Deaths
- » 17:40 Domestic Disturbance leads to Chase
- » 14:05 ECSO Arrests Armed Robbery Suspects
- » 11:20 Suspect Arrested for Child Abuse
- » 21:10 Pace Man Sentenced to 330 Years
- » 13:45 Drive-By Shooting Results in Homicide
- » 06:10 One Arrested, One Wanted in August 11 Homicide
- » 12:16 Two Arrested in Lakeview Homicide
Jay FFA Awards Banquet »
On Friday, the Jay FFA Chapter hosted their annual awards banquet at the Linda Carden Center. Over 200 people attended the event. FFA members were presented awards for the year while Tabatha Godwin and Bruce Godwin both received Honorary Chapter Degrees.…
May 27 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Jay Weightlifting Performs Well at State »
The Jay Weightlifting team showed out at the FHSAA State Weightlifting meet, finishing third. This is the highest any JHS Boys’ Weightlifting team has finished a season. The team already set school records earlier by becoming the first team in school history to win the…
May 27 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Chiefs Best Royals »
The Jay Lady Royals’ (12-13) 2026 season came to an end on Tuesday night in the Regional Finals against Northview (20-5). Northview hosted the Royals in the second round of the playoffs and got their third win over the Lady Royals, 6-0. Northview had a…
May 14 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Lady Royals Advance »
The Jay Lady Royals Softball Team went to Chipley (19-5) and shocked the Tigers, getting a 3-2 win to advance to the Regional Championship. The win was Jay’s 12th of the year and improved their record to .500 (12-12). Jay will now get a chance…
May 8 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Jay WL Wins Regionals! »
For the first time in school history, Jay High School is a regional champion in weightlifting. Head Coach Johnathan Kimmons and the team will travel to Lakeland for the FHSAA Weightlifting State Match on Friday.…
May 4 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Jay Community Mourns Loss of Coach “Mac” »
James D. McDaniel Sr, (COACH MAC), age 87, of Jay ,Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Gulf Breeze Hospital. He was born…
Apr 10 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Sylvia Ann Lunsford »
Sylvia Ann Lunsford Obituary Please share a memory of Sylvia Ann Lunsford to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.View Tribute Book Sylvia…
Sep 5 2025 / No Comment / Read More »Joy Rowell »
Joy Permelia Boothe Rowell, 70, of Jay, Florida, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 9,2025. Joy was born in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Alex Zander…
Apr 15 2025 / No Comment / Read More »Cheryl Dean Creel Kelley »
Cheryl Dean Creel Kelley, devoted wife of John E. Kelley and daughter of Clyde Milton Creel and Cora Ethel Hardy, of Milton, Florida, passed away…
Jul 8 2024 / No Comment / Read More »Luellen Shell Cooley »
Luellen Shell Cooley Jay 88 Date of Death-April 13, 2024 Lewis Funeral Home Jay Cornerstone Chapel…
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Living With Purpose
Many years ago, a husband and wife wanted to teach their children the joy of giving to others at Christmas time. So, they called a family meeting. The father said, “Kids, this Christmas is…
Dec 25 2021 / Read More »
Living With Purpose
One of the supreme tests of a leader is how they take defeat. Do they take it as the end or as a learning experience? Once when Thomas Edison was working on an experiment,…
Nov 7 2021 / Read More »
Farm Family of the Year
Preston Blackmon and his family were honored on Thursday on the UF IFAS Farm Tour as they were named Farm Family of the Year. Congratulations to Preston Blackmon 2025 Outstanding Farm Family Preston Blackmon, a farmer…
Nov 6 2025 / Read More »
EREC’s Campbell Honored
On Thursday, Mr. Ryan Campbell was honored as Pace Chamber’s Man of the Year. Nomination: Under Mr. Cambell’s leadership, EREC has not only continued its legacy of dependable service but has expanded its impact in incredible…
Nov 1 2025 / Read More »
Ellen Sue Sumner
Ellen Sue Sumner, 73, went to be home with the Lord on 25 January 2023 in Pensacola, Florida. Ellen was born on 2 December 1949. Ellen lived a vibrant and loving life. She never met a stranger…
Feb 1 2023 / Read More »
Ellen Sue Sumner
Notice of Death Ellen Sue Sumner East Brewton 73 years old January 25, 2023 Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel…
Jan 29 2023 / Read More »
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza Memorial Day
Milton-Over one hundred Veterans, city and county officials and locals gathered at the Santa Rosa County Memorial Plaza on Memorial Day in Milton to pay tribute to fallen soldiers.…
May 26 2025 / Read More »