Local Schools Gear Up for Tomorrow's First Bell
De Armanville, AL · August 5, 2026
Happy Wednesday — teachers are putting the finishing touches on classrooms today as local students prepare to head back tomorrow morning.
The Lead
Local school districts across the county are completing their final preparations today as summer break officially draws to a close. Teachers and administrators across Oxford City Schools, Anniston City Schools, and Calhoun County Schools are finishing three days of intensive in-service training and classroom setups ahead of students returning Thursday morning.
From bus route dry-runs along U.S. Route 78 to hallway supply checks at DeArmanville Elementary, staff are ensuring facilities, cafeterias, and drop-off zones are fully prepared for the influx of families. Parents should verify bus stop schedules and campus drop-off times through their school's online portals before heading out tomorrow. Traffic patterns around neighborhood campuses will shift noticeably starting at sunrise tomorrow, so commuters along major corridors should plan for a few extra minutes on their morning route.
Local Pulse
Oxford Supercenter Remodel Planned Retail plans filed for the Highway 21 location include expanding online pickup, updating pharmacy space, and adding new store amenities.
County High Schools Showcase Teams Local coaches and student-athletes gathered at the eighth annual media day to discuss expectations for the upcoming football season.
Today's Outlook
- High 87°F · Low 70°F — Overcast (30% chance of precipitation)
- Expect thick cloud cover throughout the day, so keep an umbrella handy for scattered afternoon showers.
What's On Around Town
Anniston: First Wednesday Community Prayer Cornerstone Church (2885 Choccolocco Rd), 6:00–7:00 PM An hour of quiet worship and community reflection for all ages.
Anniston: Spirit Night Gathering Greenbrier Road Baptist Church, 6:00–7:30 PM Family fellowship event featuring casual games and shared evening refreshments.
Oxford: Community Blood Drive Oxford Health Systems, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Drop in to donate local blood supplies ahead of the fall season.
Spotlight & Story
- The Late-Summer Choccolocco Creek Tube Float
- What began in the 1950s as a casual way for local farming families to beat the August heat has endured as a quiet neighborhood ritual. Neighbors launch old tractor inner tubes into the cool waters of Choccolocco Creek, floating past shaded limestone bluffs until sunset.
De Armanville Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.
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