Back-to-School Supply Drive Kicks Off at the Community Center

De Armanville, AL · July 21, 2026

The cicadas are already in full chorus this morning, a sure sign that the July heat isn't going anywhere just yet. If you're heading toward the post office, watch for the extra traffic as the summer produce stands hit their morning rush.

📰 The Lead

With August looming on the horizon, the focus is shifting toward the upcoming school year. Starting today, the local community center is serving as a primary drop-off point for the annual school supply drive. This effort specifically supports families in our corner of the valley, ensuring that students heading to Oxford and White Plains schools have everything from sturdy backpacks to basic stationery. Organizers are particularly looking for high-demand items like headphones and scientific calculators this year. It’s a quiet, neighborly way to take the sting out of those long supply lists. Donations can be dropped in the marked bins on the porch through the end of the week. It’s a small gesture, but for a student starting a new grade, having the right gear on day one makes all the difference.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • County Road Mowing Continues — Crews are working along the shoulder of Highway 78 today to improve visibility at rural intersections.

  • Oxford: City Council Meeting Tonight — The council meets at 6:30 PM to discuss new lighting improvements for the sports complex.

⛅ Today's Outlook

  • High 93°F · Low 73°F — Partly cloudy Keep the water bottle handy and stick to the shade during the afternoon peak.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Oxford: Toddler Storytime — Oxford Public Library, 10:30 AM Interactive reading and crafts for the little ones in the cool air conditioning.

  • Anniston: Tuesday Farmers Market — Zinn Park, 7:00 AM–11:00 AM Fresh Calhoun County corn and tomatoes just a short drive away.

  • Oxford: Public Swim Hours — Oxford Lake Pool, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM The best way to beat the 93-degree heat this afternoon.

  • Anniston: Sunset Yoga — Lagarde Park, 6:00 PM Stretch out the workday stress under the oaks as the temperature finally dips.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Local Blackberry Thickets The wild brambles lining our backroads are heavy with fruit this week. Longtime residents know the secret spots where the berries grow fattest, usually near the old fence lines. It’s a race against the birds to fill a bucket before sunset.

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