Summer Meal Program Begins Today for Local Students

De Armanville, AL · June 4, 2026

The cicadas are already warming up their engines this morning. If you are heading toward the park, watch for the fresh mulch being spread along the walking paths—it is a sure sign that the summer heat is officially here to stay.

📰 The Lead

The Oxford City Schools summer nutrition program officially kicks off this morning, providing a vital resource for families in the De Armanville area. Starting today, free breakfast and lunch are available to all children and teens ages 18 and under, regardless of where they attend school or their family's income level.

Meals are served at Oxford Elementary and Oxford Middle School throughout the month of June. Breakfast runs from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, followed by lunch from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This "no questions asked" program is designed to ensure that local students maintain access to healthy food while classes are out of session. Parents should note that meals must be eaten on-site this year, as federal waivers for "grab-and-go" options have expired. It is a great way to keep the kids fed and socialized during the long break.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Highway 78 Shoulder Mowing — Expect slow-moving ALDOT equipment and minor delays between De Armanville and Heflin as crews tackle early summer growth today.

  • Oxford: Pickleball Court Maintenance — The courts at Choccolocco Park will see intermittent closures today for minor surface repairs and fresh striping.

☀️ Today's Outlook

Expect a classic Alabama June day with a high of 89°F. Humidity will be thick enough to feel, and there is a 40% chance of the usual afternoon pop-up thunderstorms rolling through between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Oxford: Youth Baseball Regionals — Choccolocco Park, All Day Local teams compete for a spot in the state finals this afternoon.

  • Oxford: Teen Tabletop Gaming — Oxford Public Library, 3:30 PM A dedicated space for Dungeons & Dragons and strategy board games.

  • Anniston: History Happy Hour — Anniston Museum of Natural History, 5:30 PM A deep dive into local geology with refreshments and expert speakers.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Oxford Lake Covered Bridge
    • Originally built in 1850 and moved from its original location over Coldwater Creek, this bridge is one of the oldest of its kind in the state. It serves as a quiet connection to the region's 19th-century engineering, held together by wooden pegs rather than iron bolts.

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