🌱 How a Cottondale traffic stop turned into a meth trafficking arrest

Hi Cottondale! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Cottondale traffic stop turned into a meth trafficking arrest

Also on today's calendar: Broadway Villains — Spanish Trail Playhouse.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 74.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Trafficking Arrest (wiregrassdailynews.com) — A recent traffic stop in Cottondale led deputies to arrest a motorcyclist after they reportedly recovered multiple bags containing over 19 grams of methamphetamine. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office also reminds Cottondale residents that outreach coordinators are available to connect people struggling with substance issues to local help and resources.
   

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📸 Around Cottondale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cottondale

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 18

• CRA Meeting →
  Washington County Chamber-Commerce, 672 5th St, Chipley
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22

• Broadway Villains — Spanish Trail Playhouse →
  Spanish Trail Playhouse, 680 2nd St, Chipley
  7:00 pm

Tuesday September 1

• Friends of the Library Meeting →
  Washington County Library, 1444 W Jackson Ave, Chipley
  12:00 pm

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📣 Cottondale Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• 🏹 Doer Academy - Summer of Survival for Ages 5-7 →
  Kids By Design, 4404A Lafayette St, Marianna
  9:00 am

Monday August 10

• 2026-2027 KMS Orientation
  Kate M Smith Elem Chipley, FL 32428
  8:30 am

Tuesday August 11

• City Council Regular Meeting →
  Chipley, FL Calendar Chipley, FL 32428
• VES Orientation
  Washington County SD (FL) Chipley, FL 32428
  8:30 am

Monday August 17

• Vernon Town Council Meeting →
  Vernon City Hall, 2808 Yellow Jacket Dr, Vernon
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 29

• JCYLEA + JCSO PRESENTS: ROCK YOUR STOCK RANCH RODEO →
  Jackson County Agriculture Center, 3631 US-90, Marianna
  6:00 pm

Monday September 7

• Vernon Town Council Workshop →
  Vernon City Hall, 2808 Yellow Jacket Dr, Vernon
  6:00 pm

Monday September 14

• Milbank vs Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley →
  Graceville School, 5539 Brown St, Graceville
  7:30 pm

Tuesday September 15

• Chipley Woman's Club →
  The Woman's Club of Chipley, 607 5th St, Chipley
  5:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member Part Time in Cottondale. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Marianna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cottondale here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Marianna

• Marianna Bulldogs build toward another special season (mypanhandle.com)
• Florida Rural Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty to Delay or Destruction of Mail (postalemployeenetwork.com)

Chipley

• Arnold volleyball team working through new way of doing things as 2026 season approaches (wjhg.com)
• Top Stories Archives (washingtoncounty.news)
• Chipley Man Arrested on Florida Sexual Battery Warrants (wiregrassdailynews.com)

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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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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