New Regional Transit Routes Launch Ahead of Fall Semester
De Armanville, AL · August 9, 2026
Overcast skies keep the temperature moderate early this morning, offering a peaceful start to the Sunday routine.
The Lead
As back-to-school preparations pick up momentum across Calhoun County, local transit access is getting a noticeable boost. Jacksonville State University is launching its brand-new Jax Transit system this month, introducing three fixed bus routes that connect rural hubs to central economic corridors. Designed to serve both students and regional commuters, the network establishes scheduled stops near major connectors, medical facilities, and retail centers accessible from the valley. For area families, the service provides a structured, low-cost transit alternative that reduces dependence on personal vehicles for daily trips. Buses come equipped with free Wi-Fi, bicycle racks, and full ADA accessibility features. Comprehensive stop maps and time schedules are now live on the university’s transit portal prior to the start of fall classes.
Local Pulse
Anniston: Annual Gun Show Concludes Today Vendors and collectors gather for the final day of the regional exposition at the city meeting center.
Fall Youth Leagues Open Final Sign-Ups Community athletic programs across Calhoun County are accepting final player registrations through next week for fall sports.
Today's Outlook
- High 89°F · Low 71°F — Overcast
- Cloud cover keeps temperatures manageable today, though high humidity remains present through the afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Anniston: Gun & Knife Show Anniston City Meeting Center (1615 Noble St), 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Browse local firearm and knife vendors on the final event day.
Oxford: Outdoor Movie Series: Finding Nemo Oxford Performing Arts Center (100 Choccolocco St), 8:00 PM Free family film on the lawn — bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Spotlight & Story
- De Armanville Road
- Named for James DeArman, who settled along the valley in the 1830s to operate a farm and trading post. His family surname anchored the post office designation in 1884, preserving his footprint on local maps nearly two centuries later.
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