On Thursday and Friday, Jay hosted their first ever Alabama/Florida Shootout. The Round Robin style event replaced the long time Jay Christmas Tournament. The two night event had four schools in attendance and featured four games a day, including boys and girls teams. Teams in attendance were Flomaton, Robertsdale, Central, and Jay. Girls Results Jay […]
ll Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission meetings and other county department meetings are held in the County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline Street in Milton, unless otherwise indicated. Commission Committee – Jan. 6, 8:30 a.m. Marine Advisory – Jan. 7, 5:00 p.m. Tourist Development Council – Jan. 8, 8:30 a.m. Building Code Board […]
Almost every day someone will email, call me, or tell me face-to-face some story of how faith and prayer have helped them through difficult times. A former Army chaplain tells the following story that happened to him: An Army wife was convinced that her problem had but one solution. Her husband had developed […]
On Monday night, football teams in Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties were welcomed to Pensacola First Baptist Church were the annual FCA Challenger Banquet was held. Recipients from each football team were recognized and received an award. The keynote speaker was Patrick Nix, former Auburn quarterback and father of current Auburn quarterback Bo Nix. Jay’s […]
A cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will open Mon., Dec. 2 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in by law enforcement. The […]
What started as a simple children’s lesson about the struggle between right and wrong, quickly turned into a child’s testimony of faith. While serving as pastor in a small country church I asked one of my deacons to provide a rope for the children to participate in a tug-of-war match simulating the struggle […]
On Wednesday, Jay High School hosted it’s fourth annual College and Career Expo. Jay 9th-12th grade students were able to speak with representatives from 24 colleges, all four branches of the military, and businesses. Additionally, JHS welcomed Central’s juniors and seniors to the event. Included in the list of participants were: Colleges: FSU, UWF, UF, […]
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is launching the Doggy Day Out program to pair members of the community with shelter dogs for daytime field trips. Outings can last from one hour to all day and can include a hike, puppuccino from a local coffee shop, or even lunch at a pet-friendly restaurant. “We’re excited to […]
The Jay High School Competition Cheer Squad placed first this weekend in the Cheer Up for Charity Competition held at Tate High School. Many schools, recreation teams, and gym teams competed in the event. Members of Jay’s team include front row; Emerson Walters, Briana Dunsford, Hannah Diamond, Peighton Cobb, Catrina Crandall, Carly Willis, […]
