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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In response to Tropical Storm Helene, forecasted to intensify into a major hurricane, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been in contact with our partners to provide temporary sheltering facilities for evacuated livestock including horses and cattle. Animals moving in response to Tropical Storm Helene will be exempt from a […]

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Many Walker County locals frequent Jasper Package Store on Walston Bridge Road for its wide selection. However, most find the real value in the friendly face behind the counter. For nearly seven years, Tammie Simko has been the bright, welcoming presence that greets everyone who

Secretary of State Wes Allen is informing Alabamians that sample ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election are now available on the Secretary of State’s website: www.AlabamaVotes.gov. “Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our website, www.AlabamaVotes.gov. I would encourage all Alabamians to review these sample ballots as they get ready

Words by The Walker Leader Team | Images by Ryan McGill and Jenny Lynn Davis September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day! To celebrate, The Walker Leader team visited local favorite Alabama Stackers! The folks at Alabama Stackers are always kind and dedicated to excellent service, burgers, and fries. Although we visited to celebrate National Cheeseburger

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is encouraging qualified Alabamians to serve as poll workers for the November 5, 2024 General Election. “Poll workers are essential members of the election administration team. They work hard from sun up to sun down on Election Day ensuring our elections run smoothly and efficiently. Serving as a poll