Anniston’s 43rd Annual Heritage Festival

African American kid reciting poetry on stage during Heritage Festival

This year Black History Month will stretch from Wednesday, February 1st to Wednesday, March 1st. It’s a special time to pay tribute to how the African-American community has contributed to American culture and recognize the struggles they have endured along the way. Among those seeking to celebrate Black History Month is the Anniston Museum of […]

Catch the Rocktoberfest Halloween Block Party

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If you still haven’t found a Halloween party in Calhoun County that inspires you to dust the cobwebs off of your favorite Halloween costume (or purchase a new one), then you must not have gotten wind of this one.  The historic Peerless Saloon in downtown Anniston, Alabama is hosting the Rocktoberfest Halloween Block Party and […]

Music Spotlight: Highland Groove

Highland Grove music band playing

Local talent abounds in Calhoun County, but there’s a certain standout act that deserves a shout-out.  Highland Groove has been a prominent musical fixture around Anniston, Oxford, and surrounding cities of Calhoun County for the past two years, but their evolution dates back much further.  Two key members of the band, Nick Preston (bass, vocals) […]

In the Spotlight: Steve’s Rare and Vintage Guitars

Steve's Rare and Vintage Guitars logo

Article by Abby Parks Like the Eagles, who famously crooned, “There’s a new kid in town,” we at Calhoun County Insight would like to spread the word about a unique new business opening its doors Friday, July 1 on Noble Street in the heart of historic downtown Anniston.  Steve’s Rare and Vintage Guitars is much […]

Artist Spotlight: Wilson Brothers Band

Wilson Bros Band

Meet Kyle and Chad Wilson; the brothers with the buttery voices and smooth country backwoods sound.  From the hometown of Alabama’s own Alexander City, these small town boys didn’t stay small town for long as their music and voices project a big personality.  https://youtu.be/Mh7MdzLAa3s The brothers come from a long lineage of southern musicians.  “I […]