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Cottondale, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Cottondale? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Cottondale teachers and coaches just received extra June pay?
Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Library Meeting.
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
- Friday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• JCSB Approves Additional June 2026 Supplements (jacksoncountytimes.news) — Cottondale families should know that the Jackson County School Board just approved a wide range of extra stipends for staff at Cottondale Elementary and Cottondale High, covering coaching, clubs, and advisory roles. The detailed payouts reflect how local educators are being compensated for sports, academic teams, and student activities as the 2025–26 school year wraps up. 
📸 Around Cottondale
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Watermelon Festival →
Panhandle Watermelon Festival, 1544 N Railroad Ave, Chipley
7:00 pm
Friday June 26
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Other local events
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Friends of the Library Meeting →
Washington County Library, 1444 W Jackson Ave, Chipley
12:00 pm -
CRA Meeting →
Washington County Chamber-Commerce, 672 5th St, Chipley
3:30 pm
Tuesday July 7
Tuesday July 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Reptiles and Arachnids! →
Harrell Memorial Library, 13016 Co Rd 12, Bristol
11:00 am -
City Offices Closed for Independence Day →
Chipley, FL Calendar Chipley, FL 32428 -
Vernon Town Council Workshop →
Vernon City Hall, 2808 Yellow Jacket Dr, Vernon
6:00 pm -
Archaeology Storytime: The Puzzle of our Past →
Harrell Memorial Library, 13016 Co Rd 12, Bristol
11:00 am -
LEGO Club (Ages 6 – 12) →
Harrell Memorial Library, 13016 Co Rd 12, Bristol
4:00 pm -
Vernon Town Council Meeting →
Vernon City Hall, 2808 Yellow Jacket Dr, Vernon
7:00 pm -
Andy Griggs →
Wausau Possum Festival, 3121 Possum Palace Dr, Wausau
7:00 pm -
🏹 Doer Academy - Summer of Survival for Ages 5-7 →
Kids By Design, 4404A Lafayette St, Marianna
9:00 am -
Broadway Villains — Spanish Trail Playhouse →
Spanish Trail Playhouse, 680 2nd St, Chipley
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
Friday July 3
Monday July 6
Wednesday July 8
Thursday July 16
Monday July 20
Saturday August 1
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TravelCenters of America posted a job opening for Porter in Marianna. Apply here.
- The Retail Outsource Group posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Marianna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cottondale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marianna
- Secretary Byrd Designates Main Street Marianna as Florida Main Street Program of the Month (einpresswire.com)
- Multiagency operation results in seven arrests (wjhg.com)
- Roedel Named Cottondale Police Chief (jacksoncountytimes.news)
Chipley
- No state fireworks ban, but Simpson recommends 'responsible' use (washingtoncounty.news)
- New Chipley parkette open to the public (mypanhandle.com)
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: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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