Get Ready for the 41st Annual Woodstock 5K
Article by Abby Parks The Woodstock 5K, now in its 41st year, is not only one of the oldest continuous foot races in the Southeast–this year’s race has been named the RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Alabama State 5K Championship for 2022. With a USATF certified course dubbed “difficult” for its challenging hills, the […]
Project Echelon
Professional Cycling Team Helps to Educate, Equip and Empower Veterans Through Physical Activity Project Echelon, co-founded by veteran Eric Beach and professional cyclist Eric Hill, use their platform in professional sport to carry out their mission of educating, equipping, and empowering veterans through physical activity. According to a report published by the United States Department of Veterans […]
The “14th Annual” Toys for Kids Golf Classic at the Pine Hill Country Club
One of the many joys of being a child is waiting for Santa Claus to bring all of the toys and gifts you have been wanting and hoping for on Christmas Eve. Waking up on Christmas morning to find a pile of wrapped boxes and gift bags under the tree is a feeling unlike any […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AnniCon 2020
AnniCon 2020 returns to the Anniston City Meeting Center, 1615 Noble St., on March 1. The Asian cultures convention kicks off at 10:00 am and will run until 10:00 pm. AnniCon is a free one-day celebration of Asian cultures including art, music, costuming, manga, anime, gaming, food, history, and special guests. All ages are welcome […]