Spring Plant Sale Starts Tomorrow at the Community Center

De Armanville, AL · April 17, 2026

Good morning—grab an extra coffee today if you're planning to hit the Choccolocco Park trails before the afternoon clouds thicken. It’s a big weekend for local gardeners, with the final preparations for the annual plant swap happening right now at the community center.

📰 The Lead

The Choccolocco Creek watershed is seeing a significant boost this week as local conservationists and state officials finalize the latest phase of the "Blue Way" initiative. For those of us who grew up fishing or paddling these waters, the progress is visible. New signage and improved access points near the De Armanville bridge are nearly complete, aiming to make the creek more navigable for weekend kayakers while protecting the sensitive habitats of the holiday darter.

This project isn't just about recreation; it’s about ensuring the creek remains a healthy artery for our ecosystem. If you’re heading out this weekend, keep an eye out for the new markers. They provide vital safety information and historical context about the creek’s role in our community’s development. It’s a great time to rediscover one of our backyard’s greatest natural assets.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Highway 78 Patching Near County Line Crews are patching sections between De Armanville and Heflin today. Expect minor delays and flaggers near the intersection of Friendship Road through 4:00 PM. Give the workers plenty of space.

  • Yellow Jackets Baseball Home Stand The Oxford High School varsity team plays at home tonight. It’s a perfect evening to support our local student-athletes just a few minutes down the road at the Choccolocco Park signature field.

  • Community Center Library Box Restocked The "Little Free Library" at the community center was restocked this morning with several new thrillers and children's books. It is a great stop for some fresh weekend reading material.

🌤️ Today's Outlook

  • High 74°F · Low 56°F
    • A mix of sun and clouds with a light breeze. Humidity is creeping up, so if you have yard work to finish before the weekend, the morning hours will be your most comfortable window.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Oxford: Spring Carnival at Choccolocco Park Choccolocco Park, 954 Leon Smith Pkwy 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Rides, games, and classic fair food are back for the weekend. It’s a Friday night staple for families looking for an easy outing.

  • Anniston: Friday Night Jazz The Peerless Saloon, 13 W 10th St 7:00 PM A short ten-minute drive for some of the best atmosphere in the county; the live music starts just as the dinner crowd settles in.

  • Oxford: Moonlight Movie in the Park Oxford Lake Park, 401 McCullars Ln 8:00 PM They’re showing a family-friendly animated classic on the big screen near the civic center. Bring blankets and chairs for the lawn.

  • Anniston: Saturday Morning Bird Walk Anniston Museum of Natural History, 800 Museum Dr 7:00 AM (Saturday) Early birds can join a guided tour of the museum grounds to spot migrating species before the day gets too warm.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The De Armanville Volunteer Fire Department
    • Our local fire station is more than just a garage for trucks; it’s the heartbeat of our safety. Founded by neighbors who wanted to protect their own, the department still relies heavily on community spirit. Did you know the original station was built largely through donated labor and materials in the mid-20th century? Today, these first responders are often the first on the scene for I-20 accidents, proving that a small-town crew can handle big-city challenges with grace.

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