The Walker Leader

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo The Bankhead House and Heritage Center is honoring the legacy of Walker County’s towns with its latest exhibit, Celebrating Our Communities, Chapter 5 – Barney, Cordova, Gardener’s Gin, and Quinton. This exhibit is the final installment in a series highlighting Walker County communities and features […]

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Community leaders and residents gathered in Cordova on Monday, August 25, for a ribbon cutting at Cordova Family Care, a new medical clinic set to open in October. Cordova Mayor Pro Tempore Brett Dawkins called the day a milestone for Cordova.  “Today, we’re not just cutting a ribbon,

Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis Last week, Jasper played host to small business leaders and downtown advocates from across the state as Main Street Alabama held its annual LAB Conference in the city’s historic downtown.  The three-day gathering, which focuses on downtown revitalization and economic development, concluded with the inaugural Alabama Bright Ideas Pitch Competition,

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Jenny Lynn Davis and courtesy of the Jasper Public Library Most people know that with a free library card, you can check out books at the local library. What many don’t realize is just how much more the Carl Elliott Regional Library system has to offer.  Serving

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, encourages Alabama voters to visit Alabama’s trusted source for election information, AlabamaVotes.gov, before heading to the polls on August 26, 2025. “AlabamaVotes.gov makes several important tools available to Alabama’s voters. Before heading to the polls on August 26th, I would encourage Alabama voters to visit our website and