Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image Courtesy of Dora High School Baseball The Dora Baseball Diamond Club presents the 2024 Dora Baseball Christmas Camp! Young baseball enthusiasts aged six to twelve are invited to participate in the camp, offering them a fun opportunity to develop their baseball skills while embracing the spirit of the […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Justin Hunter Celebrate the holiday season throughout the month of December with these festive events across Walker County! Know of something we need to add to the list? Message The Walker Leader on Facebook! December 2 December 3 December 5 December 6 December 7 December 8 December
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images courtesy of the Bankhead House and Heritage Center Walker County residents are invited to celebrate 200 years of history and community at the Walker County Bicentennial Brunch on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Jasper Civic Center. The event begins at 9 a.m. with brunch catered by Five
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On Thursday, November 22, the 2024 Farm-City Breakfast brought together community members at the Jasper Civic Center to honor the vital relationship between rural and urban communities. The event’s theme, “Our Community Counts on Farmers,” emphasized farmers’ essential role in sustaining the American way of life. Rebecca Barnett,
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Pictured: Robert Blankenship – Senior Pastor at Cordova First Baptist Church in Cordova, Alabama Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Image by Al Blanton Cordova First Baptist Church invites the community to join in the spirit of giving at their annual Lottie Moon Christmas Auction on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The beloved tradition begins at
Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis On November 7, the Carl Elliott Regional Library in Jasper hosted “A Photographic Journey Through Alabama’s Past,” featuring photographer Glenn Wills. Known for his dedication to capturing the forgotten remnants of Alabama’s history, Wills has published four books showcasing the abandoned structures and vanishing relics scattered across the
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill On November 8, Bethel Baptist Church of Dora, Alabama, held its seventh annual Veterans Program, honoring those who served in the armed forces. Each year, this program brings together veterans from the community for a heartfelt tribute to their service. The program, which has become
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Jasper Main Street is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the historic white brick building at 311 18th Street West (the corner of 4th Avenue South and 18th Street West), which will now serve as the new home for the Jasper Main Street offices. The organization invites the community to an Open House on Tuesday, November
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of Johnny Brusco’s Looking for an exciting way to spend Saturday with your kids? Head over to Johnny Brusco’s on Saturday, November 9, for a fun, hands-on experience where your little ones can craft their very own pizza! This pizza workshop promises fun
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Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Image by Al Blanton Looking for fun ways to fill your calendar this week in Walker County? We’ve got you covered! From grand re-openings and festive fall gatherings to holiday shopping events and a magical tea party, there’s something for everyone. Wednesday, October 30 When: 10 AM – 6
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