Speed Trailers Arriving on Choccolocco Road This Morning

De Armanville, AL · July 1, 2026

Humidity is settling in early today, but the crews setting up the new traffic monitors near the school are already hard at work. It is a sticky start to July, so take it slow out there.

📰 The Lead

Starting today, residents will notice new electronic speed trailers stationed along Choccolocco Road. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with local community leaders, is deploying these units to gather data on traffic patterns and encourage slower speeds through our residential stretches. This move comes after several neighbors voiced concerns during the last Ruritan Club meeting regarding increased cut-through traffic during peak commute hours. The trailers aren't just for show; they record average speeds and volume to help determine if more permanent measures, like additional signage or increased patrols, are necessary. Expect them to remain in place through the holiday weekend to capture data during the expected uptick in local travel.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Library Summer Reading Milestone — The Oxford Public Library reports local students have already logged over 5,000 hours of reading this June.

  • Choccolocco Creek Water Levels — Recent rains have kept the creek at ideal levels for mid-week paddling, though clarity remains slightly low.

  • Holiday Trash Schedule Reminder — Waste collection will remain on the normal schedule today and tomorrow ahead of the Friday holiday shift.

🌦️ Today's Outlook

  • High 96°F · Low 75°F — Rain showers Keep an umbrella handy for those sudden afternoon downpours while you are out.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Oxford: Farmers Market — Oxford Lake Park, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fresh local produce and handmade crafts under the morning shade.

  • Jacksonville: Community Yoga — Public Library, 10:00 AM A short drive north for a free, indoor session for all skill levels.

  • Oxford: Public Swim — Oxford Lake Pool, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM The best way to beat the 96-degree heat this afternoon.

  • Anniston: Wednesday Wind-Down — Zinn Park, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Live acoustic music and food trucks for a mid-week community break.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Choccolocco Valley Bluegrass Tradition For generations, front porches in this valley have echoed with the sounds of banjos and fiddles. Local pickers still gather informally on summer evenings, keeping a musical heritage alive that predates the paved roads and connects neighbors through song.

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