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🌱 Can Cottondale’s Hornets turn a quick turnaround into a state breakthrough?
Cottondale, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Cottondale! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Cottondale’s Hornets turn a quick turnaround into a state breakthrough?
Also on today's calendar: Murder on the Orient Express and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 54. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hayden catches up with three area teams in Fort Myers for baseball finals (wjhg.com) — Cottondale baseball fans have big stakes today as the Hornets open the Rural Class state semifinals in Fort Myers at 10 a.m. Eastern. Holmes and South Walton are also chasing titles, but Cottondale’s quick turnaround from Sunday’s regional win has the team energized and determined to make the most of this championship opportunity. 
📸 Around Cottondale
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Upcoming Events in
Cottondale
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★ Featured events ★
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CRA Meeting →
Washington County Chamber-Commerce, 672 5th St, Chipley
3:30 pm
Tuesday May 19
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Other local events
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Murder on the Orient Express →
Spanish Trail Playhouse, 680 2nd St, Chipley
2:00 pm -
Friends of the Library Meeting →
Washington County Library, 1444 W Jackson Ave, Chipley
12:00 pm -
Washington County School Board Meeting →
Washington County School Board, 652 3rd St, Chipley
5:30 pm
Saturday May 30
Tuesday June 2
Monday June 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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KMS KG Graduation
Kate M Smith Elem Chipley, FL 32428 -
KMS 2nd Grade Awards Day
Kate M Smith Elem Chipley, FL 32428
8:15 am -
KMS 3rd Grade Awards
Kate M Smith Elem Chipley, FL 32428
9:30 am -
KMS 4th Grade Awards Day
Kate M Smith Elem Chipley, FL 32428
8:15 am -
KMS 5th Grade Awards Day
Kate M Smith Elem Chipley, FL 32428
9:30 am -
CRA Regular Meeting →
Chipley, FL Calendar, 672 5th St, Chipley
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Chipley Woman's Club →
The Woman's Club of Chipley, 607 5th St, Chipley
5:45 pm -
🏹 Doer Academy - Hook & Arrow for Ages 5-7 →
Kids By Design, 4404A Lafayette St, Marianna
9:00 am
Friday May 15
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Thursday May 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Enviva, LP posted a job opening for Electrical Technician in Cottondale. Apply here.
- Chipola College posted a job opening for Adjunct Instructor - Clinicals - CNA in Marianna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cottondale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marianna
- Marianna Softball Ends Season 10-9 in District Action (jacksoncountytimes.news)
- First Appearances for May 11, 2026 (jacksoncountytimes.news)
Chipley
- Holmes on the road looking to defend state baseball title (wjhg.com)
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2026 Gulf Red Snapper Season (fosterfollynews.net)
- Photography 101- What Does ‘Date a Camera, Marry a Lens' Mean? (fosterfollynews.net)
Ok Cottondale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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