The Highfalutin Hitchhikers
Brad Burke and Mark Hanson make up the country music duo, The Highfalutin Hitchhikers. “What we’re all about is more of a classic country sound,” Hanson explains. “We’re kind of for that crowd that’s looking for what they call ‘real country’.” Burke and Hanson were introduced by a mutual friend and have been playing together […]
The 1st Annual Shamrock the Block is headed your way!
Saint Patrick’s Day events are a local favorite for Downtown Anniston patrons, with authentic food specials at various restaurants, live music, and bar crawls, there is always a good time to be had. However this year, as we are on the tailend of a world pandemic, we were presented with difficult decisions. How could we […]
Big Time Entertainment Coming Soon to Oxford, Alabama
The rumble of a bowling ball rolling down the hardwood lane of an alley is a distinctive sound. The satisfying crash of pins flying against each other and tumbling down has excited bowlers for decades and keeps those that love the sport coming back again and again looking for that perfect score. With the closure […]
Making Anniston a ‘cyclist’s dream destination’
The Chief Ladiga Trail has been an ongoing project for the City of Anniston, Alabama and the residents of Calhoun County for many years. As the state’s first rails to trails venture, the Chief Ladiga Trail presently extends from the Michael Tucker Park area of North Anniston and traverses the towns of Weaver, Jacksonville, and […]
Some of the Best Restaurants in Oxford
The Interstate 20 corridor runs directly through Oxford, Alabama in southern Calhoun County. Travelers from across the region and, indeed, the entire country pass through the city on their way to points East and West. As a result many franchise restaurants have sprung up around the town and offered many culinary options for commuters and […]
Some of the Best Restaurants in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Alabama is located on Highway 21 in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northeast Calhoun County. The metropolitan area lies between the cities of Anniston to the South and Piedmont to the North. The city is home to Jacksonville State University and as a consequence has a varied demographic makeup and is home […]
Some of the Best Restaurants in Anniston
Anniston, Alabama is the county seat of Calhoun County and was incorporated on July 3, 1883. Since its settlement in April of 1872 the city has grown to a population of over 20,000. Located on Highway 21 just North of Oxford and several miles South of Jacksonville, the town has all the amenities of most […]
Heirloom Taco
By Kelsey Butler Jacksonville’s newest taco joint plans to add breakfast to their menu and invite vendors in for a Farmer’s Market of sorts. Heirloom Taco is located in the old fire station at 111 Ladiga Street SE, right off the square in Jacksonville. The hybrid style eatery is a mix between a restaurant and […]
Oxford Festival of Lights 2020
The Oxford Festival of Lights will be hosted in 2020 at Choccolocco Park, located at 954 Leon Smith Parkway in Oxford, Alabama. The expansive grounds of Choccolocco Park provide a perfect venue for the festival, and its proximity to shopping, dining, and lodging facilities make the Festival of Lights a favorite destination for the citizens […]
My Sweet Escape
By Kelsey Butler Paint Parties and Art by Tiffany Beal Local artist Tiffany Beal found her “sweet escape” in art and has turned her passion into her business. Beal has been hosting paint parties in and around Piedmont, where she lives, for five years. She travels to homes for private parties and holds classes for […]