Art & Music Community Events News

July 4th brings a Great Day of Entertainment at Calhoun County Park!

With Events Friday and Saturday to ignite good times! Donald Pitts, President of the Calhoun County Park, posted the question on Social medial ”Hey Calhoun County and surrounding areas, are you ready for a great holiday weekend?” We hope the answer is a resounding ”Yes!” because this weekend is filled with plenty of things to Read More…

Art & Music News Tourism

Will Freed’s come along way since Rush Run, But his heart’s still here

I spent a few days trying to connect with Will Freed of the Will Freed Band; a man of many talents with a schedule to match.  Having just finished 7 shows in 6 days, with one day between before the chaos that he calls life begins again. That’s a far stretch from the life he Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News Tourism

Summer Fun at the Calhoun County Park

The Butler Brothers and their friend Michael spent a very hot Wednesday afternoon enjoying fishing the ponds of the Calhoun County Park. This is a total selfish promotion of grandchildren, but also a reminder that the Park is a wonderful way for families to enjoy the summer right here at home in our own little Read More…

Art & Music Community Events News

Calhoun County Park to Host July 4th Event

Calhoun County Park will be hosting their annual July 4th Fireworks, but added to this years event is an afternoon and evening filled with entertainment. From Noon until 3 p.m., Sherry Wade will be hosting Karaoke, Will Freed will Sing from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and John Richards will wing from 6 to 9 Read More…

Community Events News Tourism

Getting Calhoun on the Map may be in the Stars

For the average observer a beautiful clear night can certainly yield an inspiring view, but as far as understanding the science behind the view or being able to point out more than a few constellations, most of us are very limited. But there are those who spend their nights into the wee hours of the Read More…

News

Star Gazers at Calhoun County Park Tonight

Several Astronomers are star gazing this evening at the Calhoun County Park. A brief visit this evening brought me into the presence of several amateur Astronomers, although in my opinion they are far from amateurs. A few minutes of discussion let me know how very little I knew about their fields of expertise and how Read More…

Schools

CMHS 6th Grade Class Publish Book for the Dark Skies Initiative

Calhoun Middle School Students Ryleigh Garrett, Kylie Caudill, Evan Burch and Brennah Casner collaborated in Mr. Josh Johnson’s science class to create a book titled Orion and the Dark Skies. This project is a part of the Dark Skies initiative in partnership with the Calhoun County Park Board where the students are helping to establish Read More…

Community Events

A Perfect Kite Flying Kind of Day at the County Park

New Era Air and Space Adventures, who were sponsored by Minnie Hamilton Health Systems, provided a wonderful day of entertainment at Calhoun County Park for families. It was a site to behold to see children (young and old) running and playing with the colorful kites all across the park. The first 100 children who came Read More…