Master Sergeant Wilbur Atkinson (Ret.) is an army veteran who served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars on the front lines of battle. Having grown up on a tobacco farm in North Carolina, he volunteered to join the Army and served as a rifleman. Atkinson and two of his sons, Tim and Mike, sh…
Michelle Bain is the president of the Junior League Anniston-Calhoun, an international organization that emphasizes volunteerism, developing the potential of women and community improvement. Feb. 3, Junior League Anniston-Calhoun is hosting its Mardi Gras Sneaker Ball fundraiser at 7 p.m. at…
January is National Mentoring Month. Misty Gardner, program manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Alabama, spoke with us about the program’s need for mentors. If you are interested in learning more about the application process to become a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister”, please vi…
Deborah Battle is the circulation librarian at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County. She has worked at the library for nearly 20 years and enjoys helping patrons and members of the community. Deborah spoke with us about her tenure at the library and the library’s importance to the c…
Chip and Gracie Jancsek own Succ It Up, a local small business specializing in succulents and houseplants. Succ It Up is located at 426 Main Street in Oxford and is open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. to learn more about Succ It Up, find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/succitupoxford2.0 .
Maggie Burn Owens will be celebrating 35 years at the YMCA of Calhoun County this December.
Jennifer Kendall owns Ulti-Mutt Bakery, a local dog treat shop. Kendall, who has a background in biotechnology and genetics, makes the treats with ingredients from Alabama farms. Ulti-Mutt Bakery, located in the Quintard Mall, is hosting a “Bark-cuterie” workshop on October 10 and 11 at 6:30…
Terry Warren owns Thumb Suckers in Oxford. Thumb Suckers is a restaurant and catering business specializing in fresh, local food Warren calls “Alabama Gourmet.” Warren recently announced that the Thumb Suckers restaurant would be reopening after it closed a few months ago. The reopening is p…
Steve Fambrough owns Steve’s Rare and Vintage Guitars located at 1211 Noble Street in Anniston. The shop sells a variety of guitars, amps, records and more. To learn more about Steve’s Rare and Vintage Guitars, find the business on Facebook under SRV Guitars.
Meighan Posey owns Royal Slush with her husband, Jessie, and their children. Originally started as a food truck, Royal Slush will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its brick and mortar location at 309 S. Quintard Avenue in Anniston, on Friday, August 25, at 11 a.m.
Below Zero Creamery, a food truck specializing in rolled ice cream, is a family affair for owners Cornechia Arnold, mother, and Brittney Ammons, daughter. Brittney’s sister, Ashley Howard, is mostly involved in administrative tasks for the truck but will help out on the truck when needed. Br…
Nic Smith is a country singer-songwriter from Pleasant Valley. Smith’s talent may be genetic, as his grandfather was Bob McLeod, a local Christian singer-songwriter and preacher. Smith regularly plays around the area and has an upcoming show on July 28, at Big Daddy’s in Munford. For more in…
Nicole Knight owns Heifer Please, a local shop specializing in home decor. Having focused on online sales for a few years, Heifer Please recently celebrated the grand opening of their brick and mortar location at 1108 Jones Road in Anniston. Heifer Please is open Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p…
Hayley Long is the director of the Woodstock 5K which is taking place on Aug. 5. For the first time since 2018, it will be a national championship race for the Road Runners Club of America. To learn more about the Anniston Runners Club and the Woodstock 5K or to register for the race, visit …
Kelsey Chapman is an author who recently released her first novel “Unmasked”, a modern young adult fairytale set in Ireland. Chapman says there is Christian messaging throughout the story, and it is appropriate for all ages. For more information or to order your copy, visit facebook.com/prof…
Brandi Still is an artist based in Northeast Alabama. She enjoys all forms of art, but she is most well known for her silhouette art and face painting. To see Brandi’s art or to contact her about leading a class, like Brandi Still Art on Facebook or follow @brandistillart on Instagram.
Tina Goodman owns Clear Vision Photography. Goodman was interested in photography from a young age and began taking photos professionally in 2018. To learn more about Clear Vision Photography, like its Facebook page facebook.com/PhotosbyClearVision or follow its Instagram account @clearvisio…
Jonathan Pate is a local pastor and the team leader at the Keller Williams Realty Group in Anniston. Last Thursday, his Keller Williams office participated in the realty group’s worldwide annual Red Day, a day of volunteering and community service. To learn more about the annual event, visit…
Jean Ellison and Keyanna Peters own JK Enterprises, a new local event management service hosting a “Mom’s Night Out” event to kick-off Mothers Day weekend on Friday, May 12, at the newly-opened Kress on Noble Street. All tickets are $65 in advance. No tickets will be available at the door. A…
Britany and Ron own RNB Finz N Chicks, a food truck specializing in chicken and fish. Although originally the couple wanted to open a restaurant, they decided it was time to get started on their dreams by opening a food truck. RNB Finz N Chicks will be one of the food trucks at the Oxford Fo…
Stuart Lamp is entering his second year as director of the Cheaha Challenge, the only UCI Gran Fondo qualifying ride in North America. This year’s Cheaha Challenge will be on May 20 and May 21. For more information, visit www.cheahachallenge.com.
David McDaniel is the band director at Oxford High School. The OHS band will be performing in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, April 15. To support the band with a monetary donation, contact band director David McDaniel at 256-241-3178 or scan the Q…
Shelby Borrelli and Peyton Suco own PS The Pilates Studio in Anniston. The new Pilates studio should be open by the end of spring and will offer classes that are designed to help participants improve flexibility and recover from injury. The studio is located at 3326 Henry Road in Anniston. F…
Javier Zayas owns the Send Noodz ramen food truck which is having its official opening at noon on Saturday, April 1, at Oxford Gaming Center located at 181 Plaza Lane. The anime-inspired menu features dishes such as the “It’s Over 9,000” and the “Sea King Feast.” To learn more about Send Noo…
Marie Thompson is president of the Anniston Lions Club, a service organization with a focus on eyesight and diabetes. Working for years in banking, Thompson became involved with the Lions Club through a community reinvestment opportunity at her employer. For more information on the Anniston …
