School Board Votes Tonight on High School Expansion

De Armanville, AL · June 11, 2026

The humidity is holding steady this morning, though the shade in the valley should offer some relief early on. Make sure to clear your evening if you want a say in the local school budget vote.

📰 The Lead

The Oxford City Board of Education is set to hold its final public hearing on the 2027 fiscal year budget tonight. For families in our community with students in the district, the focus is squarely on the proposed expansion of the career tech wing at the high school. The plan includes new lab space for robotics and health sciences, reflecting the growing demand for vocational training in the Choccolocco Valley. Administrators have indicated that the project can be funded through existing capital reserves without a tax increase, a point they expect to emphasize during the presentation. If the board gives the green light tonight, the bidding process for contractors will open by mid-July. It is a significant step toward modernizing the campus for the next generation of local graduates.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Highway 78 Mowing Operations — State crews are scheduled to trim the medians today, so watch for slow-moving tractors between here and Oxford.

  • Oxford: Library Summer Reading — The "Adventure Begins" program hosts its first guest storyteller at 10:00 AM for local elementary students.

  • Anniston: Zinn Park Market — Fresh peaches and local honey are the highlights at the farmers market stalls this afternoon.

⛈️ Today's Outlook

  • High 89°F · Low 72°F — Thunderstorms
    • Keep the umbrella handy for those scattered afternoon downpours during your evening commute.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Oxford: Youth Baseball Playoffs — Choccolocco Park, 5:30 PM Local teams battle for the division title under the stadium lights.

  • Anniston: Thursday Night Trivia — Coldwater Mountain Brew Co., 6:30 PM Short drive for craft drinks and competitive brain teasers with neighbors.

  • Oxford: Summer Movie Series — Oxford Lake Park, 8:00 PM Free screening of a family favorite on the big outdoor screen.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Choccolocco Creek Kayak Trail
    • Stretching from the Leon Smith Parkway down toward the Coosa River, this "blueway" offers a unique perspective on our local landscape. Paddlers often spot blue herons and ancient rock formations hidden from the road, providing a quiet, slow-motion escape just minutes from the interstate.

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