Choccolocco Road Resurfacing Begins This Morning

De Armanville, AL · April 20, 2026

Happy Monday—grab an extra napkin with that biscuit this morning, as the road crews are officially moving in on Choccolocco Road for the week’s resurfacing project. It’s a beautiful start to the week, but you’ll want to leave five minutes early to navigate the flaggers and avoid a slow start to your commute.

📰 The Lead

The Oxford City Council is set to discuss a significant expansion of utility services tonight that could reshape the eastern edge of our community. As residential interest in the area continues to climb, the council is reviewing a proposed sewer line extension that would specifically serve several undeveloped tracts near the I-20 corridor. For those of us who appreciate the rural character of the area, these infrastructure moves are always a double-edged sword; they signal growth and higher property values, but also the potential for more neighbors and traffic. If you’ve noticed surveyors working near the interchange over the last few days, tonight’s meeting will provide the official context for their activity. It is a vital session for anyone interested in how the transition from farmland to residential zoning is being managed.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Oxford School Board Session The board meets tonight at 6:00 PM to finalize the calendar for the next academic year. Parents should watch for updates on the proposed fall break adjustments that could affect local family travel plans for 2027.

  • Highway 78 Shoulder Work Expect intermittent lane closures near the Post Office today. Crews are clearing brush and improving drainage along the shoulder to prevent the standing water issues that plagued the intersection during last week's heavy spring rains.

  • Spring Sports Traffic Surge With regional tournaments kicking off at Choccolocco Park this afternoon, expect heavier-than-usual traffic on Leon Smith Parkway. Local gas stations and convenience stores will likely see a surge in visitors through the evening hours.

🌤️ Today's Outlook

  • High 78°F · Low 54°F A quintessential Alabama spring day with clear skies and low humidity. It’s a perfect afternoon for getting the tomatoes in the ground before the mid-week showers arrive on Wednesday.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Anniston: Monday Morning Storytime Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County, 108 E 10th St 10:00 AM A short drive for the little ones to enjoy interactive reading and crafts in the children's wing; a great way to start the week for toddlers.

  • Oxford: Varsity Baseball vs. Pell City Choccolocco Park, 954 Leon Smith Pkwy 5:00 PM Come out to the Signature Field to support the local athletes in a key regional matchup under the lights.

  • Oxford: City Council Meeting Oxford City Hall, 145 E Main St 6:00 PM A chance to hear the latest on local infrastructure projects and zoning updates that directly impact our neighborhood's footprint and utility access.

  • Oxford: Evening Yoga Flow Oxford Civic Center, 401 McCullars Ln 6:30 PM A low-impact way to shake off the Monday blues; this community class is open to all skill levels for a small drop-in fee.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The De Armanville Post Office While many see it as just a place to grab the mail, our local post office remains one of the few remaining anchors of our community's distinct identity. Established in the late 19th century, it has survived the expansion of nearby cities and the rerouting of major highways. It serves as a daily crossroads where neighbors still catch up on news face-to-face, maintaining that small-town connectivity that digital apps just can't replicate.

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