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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

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of Terry Stripling The Walker County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 7 held its annual Cops & Kids event earlier this week, giving local children in need a Christmas experience they may not otherwise have. FOP Lodge 7 Vice President Terry Stripling

Cover image: Representatives of Adam Bishop Center Words and Image by Jenny Lynn Davis The Walker Area Community Foundation (WACF) hosted its Giving Tuesday Luncheon this week, honoring the six local nonprofits participating in the foundation’s Catalyst Cohort – an intensive capacity-building program supported through a grant from Fidelity Charitable. The program provides organizations with