New Safety Lights Coming to School Intersections

De Armanville, AL · July 9, 2026

The humidity is holding steady this morning, making that first cup of coffee feel a bit heavier than usual. If you are heading toward the school area, keep an eye out for the survey crews marking the shoulder today.

📰 The Lead

Visibility at the intersection of De Armanville Road and Choccolocco Road is getting a much-needed boost. Following a series of community requests regarding safety during early morning school drop-offs, the Calhoun County Commission confirmed yesterday that a new safety lighting project is moving forward.

The plan involves installing high-efficiency LED streetlights designed to illuminate the intersection without creating excessive light pollution for neighboring homes. This initiative is a direct response to local concerns about the dim conditions during the winter months and heavy fog mornings. Crews are scheduled to be on-site today and tomorrow to conduct final soil testing and site assessments for the pole placements. While no significant traffic delays are expected, residents should anticipate utility trucks parked along the right-of-way through Friday afternoon. The installation is expected to be fully operational before the new school year begins next month.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Summer Reading Challenge Midpoint — Local students are officially halfway through the summer program; remember to update those reading logs this evening.

  • Choccolocco Creek Water Levels — Recent afternoon showers have kept the creek at ideal paddling levels for those planning a weekend trip.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 92°F · Low 72°F — Overcast
    • The clouds offer a break from the direct sun, but the humidity remains high.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Oxford: Farmers Market — Simmons Park, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fresh peaches and local honey are the stars of the mid-week market.

  • Oxford: Public Library Trivia — Oxford Public Library, 5:30 PM Test your knowledge of Alabama history in the community room.

  • Anniston: Sunset Concert Series — Zinn Park, 6:30 PM Bring a lawn chair for an evening of jazz under the pavilion.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Choccolocco Valley Quilt Trail
    • Several barns in the area feature large, painted quilt squares, a tradition that links local agricultural history with folk art. These patterns often represent specific families or historical events, turning a simple drive through the valley into an open-air gallery.

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