Drink Like a Local: Called Coffee Company
It goes without saying that every small to mid-sized town ought to have at least one stand-out, hip coffee shop (that’s not a franchise). Factors that make privately owned coffee shops unique are the stories behind their conception, where the beans come from, and how they create blends that are as unique as every snowflake […]
The Nightlife of Calhoun County
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 […]
The Clonts Memorial Urban Farm: Organic Vegetables in Their Finest Form
Something beautiful grew from the partnership between Brett Jenkins and Jason Wilson–a garden! The Clonts Memorial Urban Farm is a flourishing 100% vegetable garden that sits on a ½ acre plot to the left of Coldwater Mountain Brewpub in downtown Anniston, Alabama. Fresh organic corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, okra, squash, peppers, a variety of herbs, […]
Drink Like a Local: The Apothecary Draft House
From the moment I caught sight of the Apothecary Draft House as I was rounding Public Square in Jacksonville one evening, I was amazed. Firstly, I was impressed at the very modern, hip vibe of the fire-scorched wood that not only stretches across the inviting building front–it also wraps around ¾ of the walls inside, […]
Star-Spangled Events to Celebrate Independence Day 2023 in Calhoun County
Here’s a guessing game. What holiday is synonymous with mouth-watering food, entertaining family activities, patriotic music (or any catchy live music), fireworks displays, and the colors red, white, and blue? The answer is surely obvious. It’s Independence Day! As the 4th of July is just a drumroll away, it’s time to make plans for what […]
Crumbl Cookies in Oxford, AL
If you care about the way your cookie crumbles, then you’ll be excited to hear about the new gourmet cookie store Crumbl Cookies which just had its grand opening last Friday, June 9 (with a soft opening Thursday, June 8). From that time to the day I got to speak with co-owner Nik Wills (approximately […]
Smash It Sports Vipers Are On Deck at Choccolocco Park
Want to take your family out to the ballgame in Calhoun County? You may be lucky enough to witness a moonshot–or a grand slam–this summer when the women’s professional softball team Smash It Sports Vipers begins their roster of home games at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama–their new “home” for the next five years. The […]
Eat Like a Local: La Chinita Café & Bakery
Care for some authentic Mexican street food? Some uniquely decadent desserts? Open for less than a year (August of 2022 to be exact), La Chinita Café & Bakery provides all that and more. Citlalic Guzman, the owner of this quaint establishment tucked just off Snow Street in Oxford, said she opened it to provide Hispanic […]
Big Daddy’s Café – Legendary Hole in the Wall
What exactly makes a restaurant a “Hole in the wall”? First it needs to fit the criteria. Being small, local, and family owned is a great starting point. Being inconspicuous is a good trait; not some large chain restaurant we all know about. Finally, it needs to be unique and authentic. You really need to […]
Besitos Mexican Kitchen Comes to Noble Street
It’s not every day that you get to sample original Mexican recipes passed down through generations of Hispanic families that immigrated to our area straight from places like Mexico City. Or that you can order from a diverse Mexican breakfast menu. Both of these possibilities and more have become a reality in Calhoun County with […]