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 […]
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 […]
McClellan Bike Trails Phase II
by Stephen Hartsfield Following the closure of Ft. McClellan in 1999, there have been many discussions on how to utilize the sprawling facility located in the Lenlock area. Initially, community leaders from Anniston and Calhoun County established the Fort McClellan Joint Powers Authority and were tasked with the redevelopment and reuse planning of the former […]
Calhoun County Architecture
by Stephen Hartsfield When most people think of art, architecture is usually not the first discipline that comes to mind. It is more common to ponder the works of Picasso or Rembrandt, Michelangelo or Leonardo da Vinci. The landscapes of Bob Ross or the abstract expressionism of Jackson Pollock are more likely to be discussed […]
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 […]
Holiday Happenings 2019
Friendship Santa Date: Ends Dec. 23 Location: 5921 McIntosh Rd, Oxford Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm Santa visits the home of Avery and Kathy Robertson each night Nov 30 – Dec 23 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Stop by for a picture with him and his 17 foot Rudolph or other Christmas decorations. (bring your […]
Magic of Lights
Explore the Magic of Lights at Choccolocco Park in Oxford. Magic of Lights opens every night from 5:00 to 10:00 pm now through January 4. Tune your radio to your favorite holiday music and enjoy this one-mile drive through light show from the comfort – and warmth – of your own car. Tickets for standard […]
The Terrortorium Haunted House & Amusements
As young as six years old, Jeremy Cruse remembers being fascinated by Halloween. He now owns and operates the largest haunted house in Calhoun County, The Terrortorium Haunted House & Amusements on West Choccolocco Street in Oxford. Cruse opened his first Terrortorium in 2005 in the old train station in downtown Oxford where he spooked […]