Lady Royals to play in State Championship! »
University of North Florida-The Jay Lady Royals (25-4) will be playing the Williston Red Devils on Friday for the Rural State Championship after defeating Hilliard (24-6), 53-39. Since losing to…
Feb 25 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Royals Athletics…State Final Four »
February 23rd – February 28th Tuesday; February 24th Wednesday; February 25th Friday; February 27th Saturday; February 28th…
Feb 23 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Final Four Bound! »
The Jay Lady Royals (24-4) are headed to Jacksonville to play in the semi-finals of the FHSAA playoffs for the first time in nearly 30 years! And after the win…
Feb 20 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Weekly Schedule »
Athletics Tuesday; February 17th Wednesday; February 18th Thursday; February 19th Friday; February 20th…
Feb 18 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Lady Royals Roar Back in 2nd Half to Send Hoboes Home »
The Jay Lady Royals (23-4) found themselves trailing at halftime, at home, to Laurel Hill (21-7), 24-23. Jay, who had defeated Laurel Hill a week ago for the district championship,…
Feb 14 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Bracket Released…Lady Royals to Host Laurel Hill »
After defeating Laurel Hill on Friday night to win their fourth district championship, Jay is set to host Laurel Hill in the first round of the playoffs this Friday. https://fhsaa.com/sports/2025/2/5/GBK_2026_Ruralbracket.aspx…
Feb 10 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Royals Athletics »
Athletics for the week of February 9th – February 14th Monday; February 9th Tuesday; February 10th Thursday; February 12th Friday; February 13th…
Feb 9 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Lady Royals Win District! »
The Jay Lady Royals (22-4) defeated the Laurel Hill Hoboes (21-6) 45-33 at Northview on Friday night to win their 4th district championship in a row. Jay leaned heavy on…
Feb 7 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Royals Advance »
Both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for Jay advanced in their respective district tournaments. The Jay boys (9-13) defeated Laurel Hill on Tuesday night 61-52 to advance to the…
Feb 4 2026 / No Comment / Read More »
Cadee Carroll signs »
Cadee Carroll, JHS’ senior softball player signed with the Reid State Lions to play softball. Carroll is a standout pitcher…
Dec 18 2025 / No Comment / Read More »
Crime
- » 04:58 Florida Forest Service urges caution if residents choose to burn outdoors
- » 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
Lady Royals to play in State Championship! »
University of North Florida-The Jay Lady Royals (25-4) will be playing the Williston Red Devils on Friday for the Rural State Championship after defeating Hilliard (24-6), 53-39. Since losing to LEAD Academy on January 2nd, Jay has reeled off 17 wins in a row. The…
Feb 25 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Royals Athletics…State Final Four »
February 23rd – February 28th Tuesday; February 24th Wednesday; February 25th Friday; February 27th Saturday; February 28th…
Feb 23 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Final Four Bound! »
The Jay Lady Royals (24-4) are headed to Jacksonville to play in the semi-finals of the FHSAA playoffs for the first time in nearly 30 years! And after the win tonight over Chipley, they earned it. From the jump, the Lady Royals knew they were…
Feb 20 2026 / No Comment / Read More »Weekly Schedule »
Athletics Tuesday; February 17th Wednesday; February 18th Thursday; February 19th Friday; February 20th…
Feb 18 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…
Apr 17 2024 / No Comment / Read More »MARCIA DENE WYCHE SHEPPARD »
MARCIA DENE WYCHE SHEPPARD First child born to James (Jimmy) E. and Gereave (Conaway) Wyche, she was welcomed May 31, 1941, by her grandparents Braxton…
Mar 30 2024 / No Comment / Read More »
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 »
Stars, Stripes & Small Towns Festival
Come out to a great event! Carnival style rides, car show, food and vendors!…
Jan 23 2026 / Read More »
Stars, Stripes & Small Towns Festival
Come out to a great event! Carnival style rides, car show, food and vendors!…
Jan 23 2026 / 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 »