The City of Jasper is proud to recognize Trevor Hudson and Steven Haynes, the newest additions to the Jasper Police Department. Both were recognized at last yesterday’s Jasper City Council meeting and will report to the Law Enforcement Academy Tuscaloosa on January 18. Choosing a career in law enforcement is a commitment to service, responsibility

At yesterday’s Jasper City Council meeting, Mayor Josh Gates and the Jasper City Council presented a proclamation recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The proclamation affirms the City of Jasper’s commitment to raising awareness, strengthening education and training efforts, supporting survivors, and working

City of Jasper leadership spent time today meeting with representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation to discuss infrastructure needs, ongoing coordination, and future opportunities that support growth across the city. Conversations like these are important as Jasper continues planning for long-term improvements and ensuring our

CITY OF JASPER INTRODUCES HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE FRAMEWORK JASPER, AL - Mayor Josh Gates presented the Jasper City Council with the City of Jasper Homelessness Response Framework during a work session held Monday, January 5, 2026. The Framework outlines an organized, data-driven approach to begin addressing homelessness in the community while

Happy New Year from the City of Jasper! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and happy year ahead.

Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule Christmas Week: Monday and Tuesday pickups will be moved to Monday, Dec. 22. Wednesday pickups will be moved to Tuesday, Dec. 23. Thursday pickups will be moved to Friday, Dec. 26. New Year’s Week: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday pickups will stay the same. Thursday pickups will be moved to Friday, Jan. 2. All non

ADECA LEADERSHIP VISITS JASPER TO REVIEW INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES JASPER, AL - The City of Jasper welcomed Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Director Kenneth Boswell and Deputy Director Ashley Toole on Monday for a comprehensive visit focused on strengthening infrastructure, advancing

December 8, 2025 - ’Tis the season in Jasper. Our Christmas tree is now in place in front of the new City Hall, generously donated from the farm of Mr. James Frye, a highly decorated veteran honored for more than 25 years of distinguished service to the United States Army and the Military Police Corps Regiment. We are grateful to Mr. Frye and his

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release December 3, 2025 Contact: Tana Collins-Allred Community & Economic Development Director tcollins@jaspercity.com CITY OF JASPER PRESENTS $1 MILLION TO THE WALKER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE HEMAN DRUMMOND CENTER OF INNOVATION JASPER, AL - The City of Jasper has presented a $1,000,000 contribution to the

December 2, 2025 - At today’s Jasper City Council meeting, Mayor Josh Gates and the City Council had the privilege of presenting Donna Kilgore with an official proclamation recognizing her decades of outstanding service to the Children’s Policy Council and the Jasper Area Family Services Center. Donna has dedicated 24 years to strengthening

November 24, 2025 - 🌾 Celebrating Alabama Farm-City Week 🌾 At last Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the City of Jasper presented a proclamation recognizing Alabama Farm-City Week, which will be observed November 21 through 27, 2025. Mayor Josh Gates presented the proclamation to Walker County Extension Director Danny Cain and expressed the city’s

There will be no Jasper garbage collection on Thursday or Friday, November 27 and 28, 2025, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular Thursday pickups will occur on Wednesday . All non-essential city offices will be closed November 27-28, 2025, and will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, December 1, 2025.