Back-to-School Kickoff Planned This Weekend with Free Supplies and Family Fun

De Armanville, AL · July 30, 2026

Overcast skies are holding steady this morning as July prepares to turn the page into August.

The Lead

Families across the area are getting a head start on the upcoming academic year as preparations ramp up for major community support events. In nearby Anniston, the Calhoun Cleburne Children's Center is gearing up to host its inaugural Tools for School Kickoff Event this Saturday. The free public gathering aims to ease the financial squeeze of back-to-school shopping by distributing essential supplies alongside family-friendly activities like bounce houses, hot dogs, and refreshments. Organizers note that the first wave of young attendees will also receive special tickets for snow cones, making the morning a welcoming celebration rather than a chore. With local classrooms opening their doors next month, civic groups and service centers throughout the county are stepping up efforts to ensure every student arrives equipped for success. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center's Leighton Avenue location, welcoming residents from across Calhoun and Cleburne counties.

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Today's Outlook

  • High 90°F · Low 71°F — Overcast Cloud cover will cap the day's peak heat slightly, but it will still feel quite warm out.

What's On Around Town

  • Anniston: Tools for School Kickoff Calhoun Cleburne Children's Center, Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Free school supplies, family activities, and treats to help students prepare for classes.

Spotlight & Story

  • Choccolocco Creek
    • Winding quietly through the local landscape, this historic waterway stretches over fifty miles from Cleburne County down to the Coosa River. Its name stems from a Native American term meaning 'big bluffs,' referencing the striking limestone formations carved by water over generations.

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