Artist Spotlight: Wilson Brothers Band
Meet Kyle and Chad Wilson; the brothers with the buttery voices and smooth country backwoods sound. From the hometown of Alabama’s own Alexander City, these small town boys didn’t stay small town for long as their music and voices project a big personality. https://youtu.be/Mh7MdzLAa3s The brothers come from a long lineage of southern musicians. “I […]
The 2021 Alabama Cycling Classic Announced
The Alabama Cycling Classic returns on July 3-4th for a race weekend combining the longstanding and historic Sunny King Criterium paired with the Piedmont Criterium for two full days of criterium racing. The Sunny King Criterium offers twenty categorized sanctioned racing events for Amateur Male/Female, Junior, Master’s Elite and Domestic Professional racers as well as […]
Freedom Riders National Monument to Open Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot
As part of the ongoing commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rides, Freedom Riders National Monument is inviting the public to view the Smithsonian Institute traveling exhibit titled “The City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign.” Beginning April 3, and continuing every weekend from 10 am to 5 pm, […]
Dinner at Train Station Café
Picture this… It’s a hot Saturday afternoon. The sun is shining. Sun Trust Park has a packed house. You are cheering the Atlanta Braves on to a win. You’ve got an ice cold Coca Cola (or your favorite beer) in one hand and the best sausage dog the ballpark has to offer in the other. […]
Ohatchee Strong Crawfish Boil and Music
We are no stranger to bad weather in Alabama, but we also know how to come together, to rebuild, and to heal as a community. Ohatchee, AL experienced tragedy and destruction with the recent Tornadoes. Joanna Harden, owner of the Darkhorse Saloon, and local musician Patrick Smith; along with the help of many others, are […]
Dinner at Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack
The time has come again to share with you my experience of eating at one of my favorite BBQ spots, Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack. I have known the owners, Barbara and Tim Johnson, for years. I am proud to call them my friends. They are just “great people”. Cooter Brown’s has been around for a […]
2021 Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo Schedule Announced
The schedule of events for the upcoming Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo has been announced. The event will take place on Saturday, May 15th, and Sunday, May 16th. The NABA offers a wonderful event highlighting the beauty of Calhoun County. The Cheaha Challenge Century & ULTRA rides are the premier events for the NABA. This event offers […]
Gamecocks Announce 2021 Football Schedule
JACKSONVILLE – Jacksonville State released its 2021 football schedule on Wednesday, revealing a slate that will feature five non-conference games before starting its six-game run in the AQ7. With two FBS opponents for the first time since 2012 and nine FCS games that include some of the nation’s top names, the Gamecocks’ first season in […]
Dinner at Calhoun Steakhouse
If you’re in Jacksonville and you’re thinking a big, juicy steak sounds good – think no further than Calhoun Steakhouse. With ribeye, T-bone, sirloin, and chopped steak on the menu there is something to satisfy even the pickiest carnivore. Still can’t choose? Have it all! The Calhoun boasts of it all; a 6 ounce sirloin, […]
Dinner at Effina’s Downtown Anniston
INSIGHT looks forward to bringing you an in-depth look into epic meals from around Calhoun County. For our first dive into such a meal (on our newly revamped website), I reached out to friend and Chef of Effina’s Downtown Anniston, Alabama – Jeremy Minton. I wanted to let Chef Minton “do his thing” with a meal featuring […]