Sinclair Social: A Contemporary Venue Prepped For Success

Sinclair Social

It’s intriguing when an innovative concept in food and beverage venues comes on the scene, especially in an area like Calhoun County where the nearest larger city is at least an hour’s commute. Anniston, Alabama has once again put itself on the map at the forefront of something unique for a mid-sized town in the […]

The Best Lunch Deals in Calhoun County

Did you know that Calhoun County has a bunch of fantastic lunch specials just waiting to seduce your grumbling stomach? Join us as we take a look at a variety of dishes offered at affordable prices that you may have overlooked. If you’re seeking to have lunch out with a co-worker or friend (or need […]

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 […]

2nd Annual Squirrel Drop Piedmont AL

Squirrel Drop Piedmont AL

CITY OF PIEDMONT AND PIEDMONT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH 2ND ANNUAL SQUIRREL DROP Piedmont residents and the community can join in the festivities downtown thanks to local vendors and sponsors for their support. PIEDMONT, AL – The Piedmont Arts & Entertainment Committee is hosting the 2nd Annual Squirrel Drop […]

Eat Like a Local: The Square Jacksonville

Jacksonville Square

One of the modern charms of small-town city squares is the unique restaurants one can find that offer appetizing cuisines, delicious desserts, and java.  Calhoun County has multiple towns where these types of restaurants can be found, but there’s a special kind of allure to one in particular–Public Square in Jacksonville, Alabama.  Over the years, […]

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 […]

Holiday Happenings in Calhoun County

There’s so many great opportunities to get into the holiday spirit this season in Calhoun County, even Santa’s head is spinning!  Parades, Christmas markets, live nativities, and Christmas tree lightings are just some of the festive events you can attend.  Get ready for a holly, jolly Christmas with our holiday event guide.   Christmas Parades Downtown […]

Alabama Jeep Jam

Alabama Jeep Jam

This Veterans Day, Rev Up for the Alabama Jeep Jam With Veteran’s Day right around the corner, it’s a good time to take a step back and reflect on all that our nation’s veterans and active duty military servicemen have given to us–protection, service, and dedication. Veteran’s Day is not only a holiday to honor […]

Back-to-School Deals in Calhoun County

Back to school words written on chalk board

Article by Abby Parks Summer has been a blast, and it is not completely over…but before you know it (literally within 2-3 weeks), your kids will be back in school!  Many of you may have ticked multiple back-to-school items off your list with the past tax-free weekend.  But for those of you that still need […]

The Anniston Soup Bowl – A Community Effort

Anniston Soup Bowl

by Kelsey Butler A hot meal isn’t the only thing you’ll discover at the Anniston Soup Bowl, 301 West 15th Street. You’ll also find smiling faces, fellowship, and friendship. Serving approximately 700 meals a month, the staff and volunteers at the Soup Bowl say it is a community effort to feed the hungry.  The Soup […]