Freestone Peaches Arrive at Highway 78 Stands

De Armanville, AL · July 20, 2026

Monday morning brings a heavy mist over the valley, but the humidity will have you reaching for the AC by noon. Plenty of activity is already stirring at the produce stands as the new week begins.

📰 The Lead

The arrival of late-season freestone peaches has shifted the pace at the roadside stands along Highway 78 this morning. Local growers report that the recent stretch of high humidity and afternoon showers has created a "perfect storm" for the harvest, bringing the fruit to peak sweetness earlier than anticipated. This surge has led to increased vehicle activity near the post office as residents and commuters stop for the fresh yield. While the Silver Queen corn harvest continues, the freestone variety is the current star, prized for its easy-to-remove pits and canning quality. Drivers should expect minor delays at the popular turn-offs through the afternoon as the Monday morning restocking wraps up.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Oxford Park Traffic Eases — The weekend’s youth softball surge at Choccolocco Park has cleared, returning local morning commute times to normal.

  • County Road Mowing Schedule — Crews are scheduled to begin shoulder maintenance along the backroads connecting to Highway 78 starting tomorrow morning.

🌫️ Today's Outlook

  • High 93°F · Low 73°F — Fog
    • The morning fog will burn off quickly, leaving a humid afternoon for outdoor chores.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Oxford: Public Swim at Oxford Lake Park — Oxford Lake, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Cool off in the lake-fed pool during the peak afternoon heat.

  • Anniston: Monday Night Movie — Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County, 2:00 PM A free indoor screening of a classic film to escape the humidity.

  • Oxford: Youth Baseball Regionals — Choccolocco Park, 5:00 PM Local teams compete in the final rounds of the summer league.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Mid-Summer Hay Baling
    • As the heat peaks, the rhythmic hum of balers becomes the valley's soundtrack. Local farmers work late into the twilight to beat the rain, producing the golden rectangular bales that will sustain local livestock through the winter months.

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