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3Free things to do
85New spots
89New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Anniston

Four picks from this week's calendar. See all 9 events, day by day →

2026 YellaWood 500

Sunday 2pm · Talladega Superspeedway

Business After Hours

Tuesday 4pm · Anniston City Meeting Center

CMP Trunk or Treat & Family Night

Tuesday 5pm · Judith Legerski CMP Competition Center · Free

Oxford PARD's Annual Halloween Carnival

Saturday 2pm · The Civic Center · Free

New in Anniston

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Hubbard's Off Main

Restaurants

Historic Southern vibes: Between the brick walls and exposed beams, Hubbard's Off Main nails that intimate, historic feel since 2013, with classy Southern plates, award-winning steaks, and Oxford-original burgers.

hubbardsoffmain.com ↗

Arby's

Restaurants

Craving a stacked sandwich? When you want a quick, dependable bite that actually hits the spot, Arby's delivers with the roast beef they’re known for, plus hot and cold sandwiches, seasoned fries, and classic shakes.

arbys.com ↗

Sugarmoon Studio

Beauty

Smooth skin, less sting: If waxing keeps betraying your skin, try sugaring.

sugarmoonstudio.com ↗

Anniston’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Anniston’s best →

Most read in Anniston

The five stories Anniston readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. U.S. News releases 2027 rankings of Alabama elementary and middle schools

    U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 Best K-8 Schools rankings for Alabama, ranking 871 schools based on student performance in reading and math.

    Full story at aldailynews.com ↗

  2. Dedication Ceremony Scheduled for New $25 Million Lodge at Cheaha State Park

    Alabama State Parks will hold a dedication ceremony for a new $25 million lodge at Cheaha State Park in 2026.

    Full story at calhounjournal.com ↗

  3. Katt Williams wants to create more freedom for Black filmmakers with Alabama studio

    Comedian Katt Williams has launched Kemet Movie Works, a venture in Alabama that aims to create more freedom for Black filmmakers.

    Full story at thegrio.com ↗

  4. Titan and US Army set terms for Alabama graphite plant

    Titan Mining has signed a term sheet with the US Department of the Army outlining commercial terms for a long-term lease to build and operate a graphite processing facility at the Anniston Army Depot in Alabama.

    Full story at mining-technology.com ↗

  5. FBI Operation Summer Heat Results in Alabama

    A three-month federal operation under Operation Summer Heat in central and north Alabama has resulted in 228 arrests, 53 illegal firearms seized, nine children identified, and 12 more located in child exploitation investigations.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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