The Walker Leader

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council is now accepting grant applications for projects that strengthen communities across Central Alabama. Local nonprofits, schools, government agencies and community organizations in Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker counties are encouraged to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The application window runs April 1 through June […]

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Nick Rizzo Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (Northwest) is proud to announce the hiring of Melinda Abbott as the organization’s chief financial officer.  Abbott brings with her more than two decades of experience in accounting and financial management, along with a deep understanding of why the organization’s

Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis Walker County residents will have several opportunities to pitch in and help beautify their communities as local cleanup initiatives get underway this April. At its regular meeting on March 16, the Walker County Commission designated April 11, 2026, as Walker County Cleanup Day, recognizing the effort as an

Bank of Walker County Executive Leadership Team: (L-R)  Walker Wilson, President; Tony Sparks, CEO; Mark Wilson Chairman of the Board JASPER, AL – The Board of Directors of Bank of Walker County, a subsidiary of Relations Bancshares, is proud to announce the retirement of Mark B. Wilson as Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Walker

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Staff Sergeant Matthew Meadows, a Jasper native and member of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” recently spoke to students from Jasper High School and Jasper Junior High School about perseverance, mentorship, and finding purpose. Meadows, a 2014 graduate of Walker High School, returned