New Trail Connector Planned Near Choccolocco Creek

De Armanville, AL · June 10, 2026

The morning mist over the creek is burning off just in time for the surveyors to get to work.

📰 The Lead

Oxford City Council has greenlit the next phase of the Choccolocco Park trail expansion, a move that brings the regional walking and cycling network significantly closer to our neighborhood. This phase focuses on the southern perimeter, creating a paved connector that will eventually link the park’s main loop to the Pinhoti Trail access points. For those of us tired of navigating the narrow shoulders of our rural roads, this dedicated path offers a safer way to log miles or enjoy a weekend stroll. While the heavy machinery won't arrive for a few weeks, surveyors are on-site today marking the route. The project aims to preserve the existing tree canopy, ensuring the new stretch remains a shaded retreat even in the height of an Alabama summer.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Mosquito Mitigation Rounds Begin — County trucks are scheduled for evening rounds through the valley tonight to keep the summer hatch under control.

  • Highway 78 Produce Stand Opens — The seasonal market near the interstate off-ramp officially opens its shutters at 9:00 AM for the peak of peach season.

⛅ Today's Outlook

  • High 87°F · Low 71°F — Partly cloudy
    • A bit humid, but the clouds should offer some relief during your afternoon walk.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Anniston: Zinn Park Farmers Market — Zinn Park, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fresh local greens and handmade goods at the mid-week market.

  • Oxford: Public Swim — Oxford Lake Pool, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Cool off at the lake; standard admission applies for non-residents.

  • Oxford: Teen Gaming Tournament — Oxford Public Library, 3:30 PM Competitive play on the big screen for local middle and high schoolers.

  • Oxford: Youth League Doubleheaders — Choccolocco Park, 6:00 PM Local baseball and softball action under the lights at the signature fields.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Old Iron Bridge
    • Spanning the Choccolocco Creek, this weathered structure serves as a quiet monument to the area's industrial past. Built to handle the heavy loads of the local iron trade, its intricate trusses now provide a picturesque backdrop for local photographers. It remains a favorite spot for residents to watch the water rise after a heavy summer rain.

De Armanville Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.

Sent with care by MailerDot — your city, every morning.

More De Armanville editions → · Subscribe →