Creek Cleanup Success and Tonight's School Board Update

De Armanville, AL · April 13, 2026

Happy Monday—the coffee is hot, the I-20 interchange is behaving itself this morning, and Choccolocco Creek looks significantly better after a busy weekend of community effort.

The Lead

Over the weekend, a dedicated group of neighbors gathered along the banks of Choccolocco Creek for the annual spring cleanup. Organized by local residents, the effort focused on the stretch near the old iron works and the Highway 78 bridge. By Sunday afternoon, volunteers had collected over 40 bags of litter and several discarded tires, ensuring the waterway is clear for the upcoming fishing and kayaking season. This grassroots initiative highlights the community's commitment to preserving our natural landscape, even without a formal municipal government. Looking ahead, organizers are hoping to coordinate with the county for a larger haul-away day in May. It’s a refreshing start to the week and a reminder of what a few sets of hands can accomplish when the weather cooperates.

Local Pulse

  • Bridge Inspections on Highway 78 ALDOT crews are scheduled for routine maintenance checks near the creek today. Expect intermittent lane closures and flaggers between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Commuters should allow an extra five minutes for the drive toward Oxford.

  • Oxford School Board Session Tonight’s meeting will finalize the summer maintenance schedule for campuses serving our local students. Public comments are welcome regarding the proposed upgrades to the middle school gymnasium and upcoming technology grants.

  • Spring Garden Prep Begins With the last frost likely behind us, local gardeners are out in force. Soil temperatures are finally hitting the sweet spot for planting peppers and tomatoes, leading to busy aisles at the nearby supply stores this morning.

Today's Outlook

  • High 76°F · Low 54°F A beautiful, dry Monday with light winds and plenty of sunshine. It’s a perfect day to roll the windows down on your way into town or to spend the evening working in the yard.

What's On Around Town

  • Oxford: Morning Storytime Oxford Public Library, 110 E 6th St 10:30 AM A great way to get the toddlers out of the house for songs, crafts, and reading to kick off the week.

  • Oxford: School Board Meeting Oxford Board of Education, 402 Main St 6:00 PM Stay informed on the policies and budgets affecting local students; these sessions are the best place to hear about upcoming facility changes first.

  • Anniston: Monday Night Social Run Coldwater Mountain Brew Co, 1208 Walnut Ave 6:00 PM A casual three-mile loop through downtown Anniston followed by a social hour—all paces are welcome, and it's a short drive for a good workout.

Spotlight & Story

  • The De Armanville Community Center This humble brick building serves as our unofficial town square, hosting everything from voting precincts to multi-generational family reunions. Built through local donations and sweat equity, it remains the primary hub for community organizing. Did you know the center sits on land that has been a designated public gathering spot for over a century? It serves as a reminder that while we aren't an incorporated city, our sense of place is as solid as the foundation of this hall.

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