Drainage Fixes Slated for the Post Office Intersection

De Armanville, AL · June 22, 2026

The humidity is already thick enough to chew this morning, but the news from the County Commission might make the afternoon commute feel a little lighter.

📰 The Lead

The final project timeline confirmed over the weekend brings news of a long-awaited drainage overhaul near the heart of our community. For anyone who has navigated the intersection near the post office during a summer cloudburst, the $140,000 investment in culvert expansion is a welcome relief. The project aims to divert runoff that frequently turns the shoulder of De Armanville Road into a temporary pond, often spilling into nearby business parking lots.

Engineers expect work to begin within three weeks, primarily focusing on the north side of the intersection. While construction will likely necessitate temporary lane closures, the long-term goal is to prevent the asphalt erosion that has plagued this stretch for years. County officials noted that this site was prioritized due to the high volume of local traffic heading toward the Oxford Exchange.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Oxford: New Coffee Shop Opening — A new local roastery is opening in the Exchange, featuring a convenient drive-thru for morning commuters.

  • County Property Tax Notices — Residents should watch their mailboxes this week as the latest property assessment valuations are being distributed.

⛈️ Today's Outlook

  • High 87°F · Low 71°F — Thunderstorms (45% chance of precipitation)
    • Keep an umbrella handy for those scattered afternoon showers during your drive home.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Oxford: Summer Reading Kickoff — Oxford Public Library, 10:00 AM The "Adventure Begins at Your Library" program starts today with live performers.

  • De Armanville: Ruritan Club Meeting — Community Center, 6:30 PM Monthly gathering to discuss the upcoming Independence Day community picnic logistics.

  • Anniston: Monday Night Jazz — The Peerless Saloon, 7:00 PM A short drive for live music and a historic atmosphere downtown.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The De Armanville Community Park Oaks
    • The towering white oaks at the edge of the community park have shaded local gatherings for over a century. These trees are some of the oldest in the valley, having survived the 1932 tornadoes that leveled nearby farmsteads.

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