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The 2nd Annual Downtown Anniston Restaurant Week 2024

restaurant week

The summer of ‘24 in Calhoun County has been quite a scorcher. While it’s true that the concrete around here could literally fry an egg, the restaurants of Anniston, Alabama are promising to sizzle up some savory specials in their kitchens as we enter the 2nd Annual Downtown Anniston Restaurant Week 2024! This food-inspired celebration […]

Eat Like a Local: Boatwright’s BBQ Food Truck

Food Truck

Have you been driving around Oxford lately and suddenly caught a whiff of food so sumptuous that you were tempted to do an action movie-style 180 and follow the scent trail at maximum speed? If so, then you may have been passing by the corner of Snow St. and Hamric, or possibly commuting down Quintard […]

Romarin et Corbeaux — Calhoun County’s Most Colorful Curiosity Shop

Romarin et Corbeaux — Calhoun County’s Most Colorful Curiosity Shop If you haven’t noticed that Downtown Anniston is evolving into one of the trendiest places to hang out in Calhoun County, then perhaps a curiosity shop will entice you to Noble Street! Romarin et Corbeaux, owned by Aubrey Fullbright, is actually in its fourth year […]

Eat Like a Local: Yoki Buffet Oxford

Yoki

You had me at “buffet!”   It’s ironic how just a couple of weeks ago, I was joking with my sister and her family about how much I love a good ol’ fashioned buffet, and she jokingly said, “We should make you a t-shirt that says, ‘You had me at buffet!’”    I may just […]

The Best July 4th Celebrations in Calhoun County in 2024

4th of July

  Get out your red, white, and blue colors! Independence Day is just around the corner, and Americans nationwide are gearing up to eat heartily, take part in all manner of fun summer recreational activities, and check out the night sky as it lights up with stunning firework displays.  While many families already have their […]

Downtown After Dark — A New Outdoor Music Series in Anniston

Want to shake a leg to some stratospheric live music on a balmy summer evening? Main Street Anniston has answered the call with a new outdoor music series called “Downtown After Dark.” Get out your lawn chairs and get ready to head out to Noble Street Park every 2nd and 4th Friday from 7-9 pm […]

Musical Spotlight: Blues Deluxe

Blues Deluxe

Anniston, Alabama has seen its share of seasoned local musicians take to its venues and stages to entertain Calhoun County residents and transplants alike. You’re probably familiar with some of these performers and have seen them form bands, duos, or trios, or entertain solo. What’s fun is when a group of seasoned pros come together […]

The Best Calhoun County Summer Programs for Kids 2024

Summer Activities for Kids

School is out. Vacations are planned. But what will your kids be doing the rest of their time off? There are so many fun and engaging options in Calhoun County for kids to socialize with others, play games, learn skills, and beyond. Read on to peruse our list of summer day camps and away camps, […]

Eat Like a Local: Below Zero Creamery

below zero

Tucked down 11th Street across from the Calhoun County Courthouse, the Below Zero Creamery is methodically captivating sugar lovers with its rolled ice cream creations, decorated shakes, and other dessert delights. In the short time since the shop opened on April 2, 2024, an increasing number of eager patrons have graced this charming shop to […]

Make Mother’s Day Memorable in Calhoun County 2024

Mothers Day

So many grateful spouses and children (young or adult) enjoy honoring their mothers on that one special day of the year that goes beyond the norm. Sunday, May 12 marks Mother’s Day 2024, and for those of us who are residents of Calhoun County, there are countless ways to make her day a special one. […]