🌱 How deputies say a Madison traffic stop uncovered nearly a kilo of meth

What's up Madison! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How deputies say a Madison traffic stop uncovered nearly a kilo of meth

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Holidays — Becky's Dance Steps Studio and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 44.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Madison man sentenced to prison after having nearly one kilogram of methamphetamine (wctv.tv) — A man from Madison has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office found nearly a kilogram of methamphetamine during a May traffic stop. Prosecutors say the 42-year-old ran from deputies before being caught and later pleaded guilty in September to possession with intent to distribute.
   

📸 Around Madison

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Brooks County Boys Varsity Basketball @ Madison County
  Madison County High School, 2649 US-90, Madison
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• First Semester Exams
  James Madison Prep Madison, FL 32340

Friday December 19

• End of 2nd Nine Weeks/1st Semester
  Madison County Central Madison, FL 32340

Monday December 22

• Christmas Holidays — Becky's Dance Steps Studio
  Becky's Dance Steps Studio , 438 E Base St , Madison
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Jefferson Tigers vs Wakulla War Eagles
  Jefferson County K-12 - A Somerset Academy Charter School , 50 David Rd , Monticello
  4:30 pm
• DIY Polymer Clay Earrings Pt. 1 @
  Lafayette County Public Library , 120 Crawford Street , Mayo
  5:00 pm
• Lanier County Girls Varsity Basketball @ Hamilton County
  Hamilton County High School , 5683 US-129 , Jasper
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• DIY Polymer Clay Earrings Pt. 2 @
  Lafayette County Public Library , 120 Crawford Street , Mayo
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Jungle Jingle
  North Florida Wildlife Center , 1386 Cook Rd , Lamont
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• Jefferson Tigers vs Community Christian, Tallahassee Chargers
  Jefferson Recreation Department , 1380 Mamie Scott Dr , Monticello
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Almond Bark & Hot Coco Boombs W/ Movie @
  Lafayette County Public Library , 120 Crawford Street , Mayo
  5:00 pm

Friday March 13

• 20th Annual Men’s Canoe Trip — Explore God's World
  3995 Loughridge Rd , Lamont
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Lee

• The stats don't lie: Lee County is safer under Carmine Marceno (floridapolitics.com)
• High school, college students plant mangroves on hurricane-battered Fort Myers Beach (gulfcoastnewsnow.com)
• Lee County crash leaves cars on sides, 2 people sent to hospital (gulfcoastnewsnow.com)

Live Oak

• A Festival of Lessons and Carols to be presented (riverbendnews.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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