On Thursday, 1/12, several members of the Lady Royals’ back to back state championship basketball teams returned to JHS to be honored during pre-game festivities of the Jay vs. Flomaton basketball game. Jay won back to back state championships in 1995 and 1996. The former players and coaches were recognized in front of a good crowd at […]
UF/IFAS Extension presents monthly topics of interest to residents on the second and third Friday of each month. This month’s topic will be “Microplastics: Tiny pieces causing big problems in our waters.” Join Chris Verlinde, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Sea Grant Extension agent, to learn about the impacts associated with microplastics pollution in our […]
While attending an arts festival several years ago I noticed two paintings on large canvases. They were impressive due to their size and intricate details. But it was the contrasting elements that caught my eye the most. They were both sheep pictures. The first one was a summer scene with a beautiful landscape that […]
The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners will hold a commission regular meeting in the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, on Thurs., Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. Please see the interactive agenda with backup supporting documents. This meeting will also be streamed live and archived at that same link.
George William Palmer, Jr. George Palmer, Jr. passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 due to recent health complications. George, also known by his many friends and family as Dinky or Hotwheels, was 63. He was born in Century, FL on October 10, 1953 to Ola and George Palmer, Sr. He was preceded in death by […]
On Thursday, 1/12, Jay High School will be honoring the members and coaches of the 1995 and 1996 Lady Royal State Champions. The former players and coaches will be honored pre-game of the varsity girls game against Flomaton. Over the two seasons, the Lady Royals were 47-19. Schedule for Thursday is as follows: 5:30 JV […]
Girls Jay (7-6) 41 Northview 30 Ponce De Leon 66 Central 28 Boys PHS 47 Pace 42 Jay 72 Northview 51 Washington 61 Milton 21 Central 62 Ponce De Leon 46
While other students were relaxing during the holidays, the Jay High School Varsity Cheerleaders were in New Orleans practicing for their Sugar Bowl performance. The squad, coaches, and parents spent five days and four nights in the city practicing for the half time performance, participating in the Sugar Bowl parade, touring the Mardi Gras […]
ILTON, FL JANUARY 9, 2017 – The Milton Cemetery Board organized a memorable date night to celebrate Valentine’s Day, including an extraordinary meal in a historic dining car, strolling along in downtown Milton while listening to love stories and triumphs of local couples…in the cemetery.The historic burial ground has had its challenges in recent past, […]
Lamar C. “Louie” Lewis of Berrydale, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2017.Lamar Lewis was born in Brewton, Alabama to Irvin Lewis and Penny Ruth (Barnes) Todd. He served our country in the United States Navy. While stationed in San Diego, California, he met his beloved wife […]
