The rainy weather did not deter crowds from coming out and enjoying the fireworks display. With over 20 booths ranging from cotton candy to hamburgers, live music and a fun space for the children the Town of Jay offered hometown fun for all. “The fireworks show was one of the best yet, longer than last […]
Russell and Jo Anne Raught renewed their wedding vows Saturday, June 30 at Navarre Beach, surrounded by family. They feel very fortunate to have their children, Seth, Jeremy, and Tori there to be part of their special day. Jo Anne said, “We […]
On Tuesday, July 3,2012 Trevor Thomas, a 2009 Graduate of Jay High School was tragically killed in an auto accident. Trevor was the son of Pam and Dale Thomas and brother of Marshal Thomas and Whitney Singleton. Trevor is remembered by friends as the type of guy whose personality was contagious. He was always smiling and […]
We have a special opportunity to celebrate our freedom. The estimated population of the United States was 2.5 million people in July of 1776? This July 4th, the estimated population of the U.S. is 313.9 million people. Thirty-one places have “liberty” in their names. The most populous one as of April 1, 2010, was Liberty, […]
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which […]
The Tri-County Girls 12U Softball All-Star Team will compete in the Alabama State Babe Ruth Tournament. The Tournament is being held in Brewton at the YMCA fields. Coaching the girls is Talia Jackson (Head Coach) and assistant coaches, Stephen Jackson and John Watters. Members are: Avarie Jackson, Alyssia Baxley, Kassady Borders, Haylee Watson, Sunny Gilmore, […]
Pet Safety and Fireworks Santa Rosa County Animal Services reminds residents that fireworks can cause a great deal of stress for some pets. Be aware that your pet may display behavior not normally expected including running away or “flight from fright,” biting, jumping the fence, digging out of the yard, and destroying yard or household […]
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced todaythat in Walton County Circuit Court, Jason Waring Reed entered a plea to two counts of Sexual Battery & two counts of Burglary of a dwelling with a Battery. These charges arose from two incidents that occurred in South Walton during the summer of 2011. Judge Kelvin Wells sentenced Jason […]
The Escambia River Electric Cooperative restored powers quickly to those in and near Jay on Tuesday afternoon. A short thunderstorm knocked the top out of a tree and onto the power lines in front of old Jay High School on Alabama St. EREC crews worked quickly to restore power but continue to repair down lines. […]
