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Now Hiring: Assistant County Engineer for Walker County Commission

Jobs

The Walker County Commission is now accepting applications for a full-time position as Assistant County Engineer. The starting salary will be according to the ALDOT Civil Engineering Graduate Salary Range. This position is full time, exempt from overtime, and includes a benefit package. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited […]

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Directs Removal of Noncitizens Registered to Vote

Community

Montgomery, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, has identified 186 noncitizens registered to vote in Alabama, using the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program and has directed their immediate removal from Alabama’s voter file. Voting history records further indicate that 25 of the 186 noncitizen voters

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City of Jasper Introduces Homelessness Response Framework

City News, Community

JASPER, AL – Mayor Josh Gates presented the Jasper City Council with the City of Jasper Homelessness Response Framework during a work session held Monday, January 5, 2026. The Framework outlines an organized, data-driven approach to begin addressing homelessness in the community while balancing compassion, public safety, and long-term sustainability. Homelessness is a complex challenge facing communities across Alabama

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Camp McDowell Scholarship Campaign Seeks to Expand Access to Summer Camp

Community

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill Editor’s Note: This article was written and scheduled for publication prior to four-year-old Johnathan Boley going missing. Johnathan’s mother, Angel Boley, is a former employee of Camp McDowell. The Camp McDowell family, along with The Walker Leader  team, extends prayers and well wishes to Johnathan’s family and

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