Making the Most of This Monday Sunshine

De Armanville, AL · April 6, 2026

Happy Monday—hope your weekend was as restorative as it was sunny. We’re shaking off the Sunday scaries with a look at what’s moving in the neighborhood this week. It is a beautiful morning to be out on the porch with a coffee before the work week truly takes hold.

Local Pulse

  • Oxford School Board Finalizes Summer Plans The board meets tonight to finalize summer maintenance schedules and review the 2026-2027 academic calendar. For families in our corner of the county, this session includes updates on bus routing efficiencies and potential facility upgrades that ensure local students have the best resources available when they head back to class.

  • Choccolocco Park Enters Post-Tournament Cleanup The park is seeing a flurry of activity this morning as crews begin field restoration following a massive weekend of youth sports tournaments. With hundreds of visitors having passed through, the focus today is on turf recovery and facility cleaning. If you’re planning a morning walk, be mindful of maintenance vehicles near the Leon Smith Parkway entrance.

  • County Road Maintenance Near Interchange Calhoun County road crews have scheduled brush clearing and shoulder maintenance along several rural routes today, including sections near the I-20 interchange. These routine efforts are aimed at improving visibility for the morning commute as spring foliage begins to thicken. Drivers should expect brief, single-lane closures during the mid-morning hours.

Today's Outlook

  • High 78°F · Low 54°F A quintessential spring day with bright sunshine and a light breeze from the west. It is perfect weather for afternoon yard work or a walk, though the pollen count remains high, so plan your outdoor time accordingly.

What's On Around Town

  • Oxford: Monday Morning Storytime Oxford Public Library, 110 E 6th St 10:00–11:00 AM A great way to get the little ones out of the house for interactive reading and crafts in the children's wing.

  • Anniston: City Council Work Session Anniston City Hall, 1128 Gurnee Ave 5:30 PM Stay informed on regional planning and infrastructure projects that impact the greater Calhoun County area, including upcoming transit discussions.

  • Oxford: Choccolocco Park Run Club Choccolocco Park (Track Entrance), 954 Leon Smith Pkwy 6:00 PM Join a group of all-levels runners for a few laps around the scenic lake; it’s a low-pressure way to stay active and meet neighbors from across the valley.

Spotlight & Story

  • The De Armanville School Building The red brick structure on De Armanville Road remains a steadfast symbol of our local identity and a bridge to our shared past. Originally constructed to serve the children of local farming families, the building has evolved into a vital community center that hosts everything from local elections to neighborhood association meetings. It is one of the few remaining landmarks that captures the era when the Choccolocco Valley was defined by its independent school districts. Did you know that before the consolidation of the county school system, this site was the primary social and educational hub for families for miles around? Today, it stands as a proud reminder of our transition from a quiet agricultural outpost to a cherished residential pocket, maintained by the very neighbors who once walked its halls as students.

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