The Nightlife of Calhoun County

Group of friends having fun and smiling at happy hour.

If you’re a resident of Calhoun County and looking for something fun to do on any given night of the week, then look no further than our guide to all the fun planned events going on nightly. Activities like bingo, trivia, karaoke, and darts are always big crowd-pleasers. But maybe you enjoy taking advantage of […]

Catch the Renowned 21st Annual Noble Street Festival

The Noble Street Festival is not only one of the premier events in Calhoun County. It ranks among the top yearly tourist attractions in the state of Alabama, with the Sunny King Criterium drawing competitors from across the globe to compete in a day-long series of cycling races.  This year, Anniston, Alabama is the second […]

Smallcakes Cupcakery Shakes Things Up

smallcakes

Ever go into one of your regular “spots”, a place you are familiar with, and notice something new on the menu? At least, it’s new to you because you didn’t spot it previously. This happened to me on my last visit to Smallcakes in Oxford, AL. Pretty much what we call a pleasant surprise. After […]

Musical Spotlight: The Storydwellers

Local Music

Since the Anniston band The Storydwellers hit the Calhoun and Etowah County music scenes in December of 2017, they’ve racked up an ever-growing list of fans and venues that continuously welcome them back with open arms. They’ve taken the stages of The Peerless Saloon, Coldwater Mountain Brewpub, Rack and Roll Billiards, Darkhorse Saloon, Nola on […]

Top 10 Things To Do in Calhoun County

Blackberry Hill Alpacas

Calhoun County has so much to offer in the way of places to go and things to do. Not only is there beautiful terrain for outdoor activities like golfing, biking, and hiking–there are also businesses that cater to keeping families entertained when boredom sets in. While we’re sure you may be aware of many of […]

Valentine’s Day Happenings In Calhoun County

Valentines Day

The official day to celebrate romantic love (or love for family and friends) is right around the corner. Are you looking for a way to treat your loved one to a special day or evening this February 14th? There are quite a few businesses in Calhoun County that have planned special discounts, menus, and more […]

Anniston’s 43rd Annual Heritage Festival

African American kid reciting poetry on stage during Heritage Festival

This year Black History Month will stretch from Wednesday, February 1st to Wednesday, March 1st. It’s a special time to pay tribute to how the African-American community has contributed to American culture and recognize the struggles they have endured along the way. Among those seeking to celebrate Black History Month is the Anniston Museum of […]

Musical Spotlight: A Q&A with Reese Burke

I had the opportunity to chat with Reese Burke, a local singer-songwriter who is charming the ears off of folks in Calhoun and Cleburne Counties with her silky, soulish voice and heartfelt lyrics. Whether it’s a cover song by Taylor Swift or Harry Styles, or an original tune such as her stirring “Searching,” Reese Burke […]

Best of 2022 in Calhoun County

best of 2022 collage

As the 2022 door closes and the new one opens, we wanted to take a look back at some highlights in Calhoun County this past year.  Join us in celebrating all the moving and shaking that took place. Best New Restaurants of 2022 Los Arcos Oxford Everyone loves a great Mexican restaurant, and Calhoun County […]

A Hidden Holiday Treasure: The Friendship Santa

Santa Village

As you drive by the Oxford Exchange teeming with holiday shoppers, and then further on past Choccolocco Park, illuminated with its Festival of Lights, you’ll eventually come across a more unassuming–yet enchanting–yuletide delight.  If you were to continue to where Leon Smith Pkwy becomes McIntosh Rd, and go a bit further around the bend, you’d […]