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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 […]

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

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton, Ryan McGill, Nick Rizzo, and Justin Hunter A new year often comes with big resolutions, but sometimes the most meaningful ones are closer to home.  As Walker County moves into another year of growth and change, there are simple, intentional ways each of us can

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Blakeney Clouse and Al Blanton Owned by Renee and Ken Norris since 2009, Showcase Lighting, Floors, and More is a family owned and operated showroom serving Walker County and surrounding areas with style, quality, and expertise. The Jasper based business offers a thoughtfully curated selection of indoor and

Interview by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Ryan McGill Buying a home can feel equal parts exciting and intimidating, especially in a market shaped by changing interest rates, evolving loan programs, and widespread misconceptions about what it really takes to qualify.  To help demystify the process, The Walker Leader spoke with Laura Hiott, president of Hiott Financial Corporation(HFC),

Montgomery, AL – Today, State Senator Matt Woods prefiled a bill aimed at ending the misuse of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) against child sexual abuse and trafficking victims in civil settlements. A significant step towards justice and transparency, “Trey’s Law” would prohibit NDAs in cases involving child sexual abuse and trafficking, ensuring that survivors can share their stories without fear of legal repercussions. “Trey’s Law aims to dismantle the coercive

Cawaco RC&D grant program supports local projects benefiting community, environment, education From community gardens to innovation centers and critical safety equipment for first responders, local leaders across Central Alabama leveraged $843,000 in grants to generate nearly $4 million in community impact. Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council, in partnership with the Alabama legislature, supported 73