Local K-9 Duo Havoc and Miranda Take Silver on World Stage
De Armanville, AL · August 26, 2026
Quiet country roads give way to a bustling calendar across the valley this Wednesday. Plenty to dig into once the morning fog rolls off the ridge.
The Lead
A local law enforcement team is bringing home international hardware this week. Oxford Police Department K-9 Officer Havoc and his handler, Officer Miranda, secured second place overall at the prestigious International Police K-9 Olympics.
The competition tests police dogs and handlers against elite teams from municipal departments, federal agencies, and international units. Events evaluate rigorous tracking, contraband detection, agility courses, and handler-protection drills under high-pressure simulated scenarios.
Havoc and Miranda posted top-tier scores across multiple disciplines to climb onto the podium. While trophies stay in the display case at department headquarters, the precision and discipline sharpened during competition translate directly to daily neighborhood patrols, missing-person searches, and roadside safety across Calhoun County.
Local Pulse
Regional Medical Center Begins Facility Rebrand Exterior signage came down this week as Anniston’s primary healthcare center prepares to unveil its new identity.
Regional Job and Resource Fair Opens Dozens of employers and career specialists gather today at the Anniston Meeting Center from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Oxford Economic Vitality Meets Today City leaders and Main Street merchants convene at 10:30 AM at City Hall to review small-business development plans.
Today's Outlook
- High 93°F · Low 66°F — Overcast
- Keep the sunglasses handy if clouds break, but expect a humid, overcast afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Oxford: Economic Vitality Committee Oxford City Hall (145 Hamric Dr E), 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Public meeting focusing on downtown revitalization and small business grant distribution.
Anniston: Community Job and Resource Fair Anniston Meeting Center (1615 Noble St), 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Meet hiring managers, submit applications on-site, and explore local training programs.
Jacksonville: Lunch Munch Movies Jacksonville Public Library (200 Pelham Rd S), 12:00 PM Midday film screening and casual community viewing for all ages.
Oxford: Mid-Week Trivia Night Buffalo Wild Wings, 6:30 PM Bring a team to test your general knowledge across six fast rounds.
Spotlight & Story
- The Boiling Spring Stone Serpent
- Long before modern roads mapped the valley, Middle Woodland builders around 100 BC constructed a massive stone serpent effigy near Boiling Spring. Hand-placed fieldstones formed coils aligning with Choccolocco Creek, leaving an ancient ceremonial marker hidden in the floodplain brush.
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