Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is encouraging qualified Alabamians to serve as poll workers for the November 5, 2024 General Election. “Poll workers are essential members of the election administration team. They work hard from sun up to sun down on Election Day ensuring our elections run smoothly and efficiently. Serving as a poll […]
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill With fall just around the corner, Walker County and the surrounding areas are preparing for a season full of local festivals that promise fun for the whole family. Each event offers its own unique mix of food, music, and entertainment, making it easy to find
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton This week in Walker County, support local businesses and celebrate the upcoming fall season! View all the event details below: Wednesday, September 18 When: 6:30 PM Where: Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza | 315 19th Street West, Jasper, ALL 35501 Show up and show
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Image by Ryan McGill State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, announced today $5 million in broadband infrastructure grants from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). “As the world has increasingly moved online, I am incredibly proud of the steps Alabama has taken to ensure that communities
Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill Anna Beth Alvis has officially launched Clothesline Boutique in Curry, Alabama. After graduating from The Essential Church School of Birmingham in May 2024, Anna Beth pursued a career in cosmetology. However, she realized it wasn’t her true calling a few months into the program. She
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Pictured (L-R): Greg Shubert and Thomas Martin. Photo by Al Blanton Walker County men are invited to join speaker David Dusek to celebrate faith and brotherhood On September 21, 2024, Hope House Church in Jasper, Ala., will hold the Rough Cut Men’s Dinner, an event aiming to build up the “unbreakable bonds of battle-ready brotherhood.”
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill The Equine Assisting Special Individuals (EASI) Trail Ride will be held from September 20 to 22, 2024, at Faye Whittemore Farms in Jasper, Alabama. This event is open to riders of all ages and skill levels, with weekend and day ride options available. Participants are
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Justin Hunter With the Foothills Festival coming up this weekend, the festivities are already ramping up! Enjoy live music, themed trivia, local business pop-ups and events, and all the Foothills festivities this week in Walker County! Thursday, September 12 When: 7 PMWhere: The Pie Factory of Jasper
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Words by The Walker Leader Team | Images by Ryan McGill At The Walker Leader, we’re always looking for ways to connect with our community—whether it’s through sharing stories or exploring the local food scene. When a new place opens up, it sparks excitement for our team, and we’re eager to share that with you.
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill Get ready for an exciting weekend in Downtown Jasper as the Main Street Music Crawl adds even more live music to the Foothills Festival experience on September 13 and 14. The Main Street Music Crawl, hosted by Jasper Main Street, is made possible by the
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