The Walker Leader

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, has partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to launch Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT), a program designed to engage Alabama businesses in the nationwide fight against human trafficking. Alabama businesses can sign up to participate in this program by completing an application at this link: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/act/get-involved. The Secretary of State’s website will […]

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill and courtesy of Amy Byrd The Healing House in Jasper is heading into a new season with new programs, broader community involvement, and the same mission to be a safe, supportive space for local students and families. Founded in 2015, The Healing House began as

Capstone Health is hosting their annual Back2School Health Fair and Backpack Giveaways on Friday, July 25 in Parrish, AL and on Saturday, July 26 in Double Springs, AL. The Friday event will be at the old Parrish High School football field from 9:00am – 11:00am. The Saturday event will be at the Double Springs Elementary

Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis In a step toward addressing mental health and substance use crises in Walker County, the Walker County Commission has approved the use of local opioid settlement funds to support the creation of a Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team through Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NWAMHC). The decision, approved