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Jacksonville’s Fair on the Square: A Day of Entertainment, Food, and Shopping Take Two
Jacksonville, AL – Get ready to mark your calendars because Jacksonville’s highly anticipated Fair on the Square is back! Originally scheduled for May 18th, the event has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 1st, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, due to a rain out on the original date. This exciting event promises a day filled with […] The post Jacksonville’s Fair on the Square: A Day of Entertainment, Food, and Shopping Take Two appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Four pedal boats available for rides on the Coosa River this summer
The Coosa River already is a popular recreation destination for both locals and visitors during the summer months, and the City of Gadsden has added a new option for fun on the water for Memorial Day weekend. Four pedal boats are available for rental at the Coosa Landing bait shop,...
Jacksonville to Host All-Ages Board Game Night
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Department, in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, Alabama, is set to host a board game night on Friday, May 31st, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Jacksonville Community Center, located at 501 A Alexandria Road SW, Jacksonville, AL, 36265. […] The post Jacksonville to Host All-Ages Board Game Night appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
This Place in Gadsden Offers a Taste of Thailand with Authentic Flavors
A number of glowing Tripadvisor reviews attest to Kati Thai's reputation for serving authentic Thai food in Gadsden. Customers have commended a variety of foods for its quality, freshness, and affordability, making it a popular destination for both tourists and residents.
Pianist River Eckert, 14, brings taste of New Orleans to Gadsden
There'll be a taste of New Orleans in Gadsden on May 31 when the Hardin Center hosts a concert by pianist and singer River Eckert. The concert, part of the Cultural Arts Presents series, is set for 7:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation. Eckert is only 14,...
Steve Stewart's 'Rebelicious' again takes readers back to the 1970s
Gadsden author Steve Stewart is back with the fourth installment of “The Free Bird Files,” and nearly seven weeks after its release, the reviews for “Rebelicious” have been positive. “I don't agree, my favorite is 'Call Me the Breeze,' " Stewart said, referring to Volume 1....
When Harry Met: Marian 'Mitch' DuPont, a performer who made her name as a teacher
Waaaay back yonder in the ‘60s, the sales slogan for the weekly Sunday night NBC/Chevrolet TV show was … “See the USA in your Chevrolet.” More about that a bit later. I’ve known Marian “Mitch” DuPont for a long time, since moving to Gadsden 50-plus years ago. My family became involved in local Theatre of Gadsden productions, as was she. A few days ago, we had the opportunity to visit and talk about her much-varied career as...
Parrothead Party Saturday at The AMP
GADSDEN, Ala. (WIAT) – Jimmy Buffett may be gone, but he is not forgotten. You can enjoy an early summer night out in Gadsden on Saturday that’s filled with live music from A1A, the official tribute band, as part of the city’s Parrothead Party. Michael Rodgers, the public affairs coordinator for Gadsden, joined the CBS […]
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