4th of July Celebrations in Calhoun County
Following the dwindling positive cases of COVID-19, Calhoun County is hosting celebratory Independence Day events packed with food, fireworks, and fun. While still encouraging and abiding by regulations and guidelines, the county is instilling a sense of normalcy by providing these events, friendly and accessible for all ages. Oxford’s Freedom Festival The city of Oxford […]
Sunny King Criterium and Noble Street Festival kicks off July 3rd
Mom, professional cyclist, 9 time master champion title holder, team leader/mentor: Debbie Milne has been professionally racing for over 20 years. She began racing mountain bikes while in college in 1988, and went to strictly road racing in 2000. But when her daughter, Cate, began racing with Supra in 2018, she would soon add “Mother/Daughter […]
Artist Spotlight: Stadium Drive
Remember the days when bands were formed in a garage with your friends? Well, It’s 2021, and in the era of technology; the days of the garage band are far and few between. One group of musically talented friends from Calhoun County have something to say about that. Meet Stadium Drive: An “up and coming” […]
Local Camps Open for 2021 Summer Season
With summer just around the corner and the COVID-19 Pandemic winding down, many parents might be considering fun ways to keep their children engaged over the summer break without venturing too far away. For those looking to stick around their homestead, there’s a variety of options in summer camps around Calhoun county to help keep […]
Hubbard’s off Main Opens New Addition
Walking into Hubbard’s off Main’s new “Hubbards Out Back”, you’ll see the aesthetic is just as beautiful as the main building: large doors that open to expose the venue to fresh air and sunlight, a stage for outdoor live performances, handmade one of a kind furniture pieces with some dating back to the 1800s. This […]
Cinco de Mayo Events Around Calhoun County
The smell of grilling meat, live music playing, ice cold margaritas, amazing food. But, do you know what’s better than tacos and margaritas? Half priced margaritas and $1.50 tacos! Local businesses around Calhoun county are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo events and are inviting you to join in the celebration on Wednesday, May 5th. […]
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. […]