New Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Approved Nearby
De Armanville, AL · August 13, 2026
Morning mist hangs over the valley ridges early today, perfect timing as regional classical gold medalists perform live nearby tonight.
The Lead
The Oxford City Council took key steps to shape area growth during its latest meeting, approving both a formal Vacant Commercial Property Registration program and a comprehensive Bike and Pedestrian Plan. The new vacancy registry requires owners of unoccupied commercial storefronts to maintain properties and provide emergency contact details, aimed at preventing corridor blight and encouraging active commercial re-use along major thoroughfares. Meanwhile, the adopted bicycle and pedestrian master plan establishes a blueprint for connecting existing neighborhood sidewalks with regional trail networks, prioritizing safer crossings along busy transit corridors. Municipal planners will begin cataloging commercial properties this fall while applying for state transportation grants to fund the initial phase of trail infrastructure improvements.
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Today's Outlook
- High 94°F · Low 74°F — Overcast
- Keep water handy during morning outdoor chores before heavy afternoon humidity sets in.
What's On Around Town
Oxford: An Evening with the Rubato Gold Medalists Oxford Performing Arts Center (100 E Choccolocco St), 7:00 PM Internationally acclaimed classical pianists showcase award-winning performances live on stage.
Anniston: Child Exploitation Awareness Seminar United Way Boardroom (1130 Quintard Ave), 12:30 PM Local advocacy leaders share vital safety strategies and community protection resources.
Ohatchee: Family Night at Otter Creek Otter Creek Farmstead (852 Cross Plains Rd), 4:00 PM Farm-fresh dining featuring seasonal local dishes and casual outdoor seating.
Spotlight & Story
- Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
- Protecting over 9,000 acres along Choccolocco Ridge, this sanctuary shelters North America's last remaining old-growth mountain longleaf pine forest. The rare trees survived a century on former military land because routine artillery drills inadvertently sparked the periodic fires longleaf seedlings require.
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