March 14, 2023 - It is quite amazing to watch the progress of the ongoing renovation of Sherer Auditorium. The structure was originally constructed as a municipal auditorium in 1938 as a Works Progress Administration project, a program created by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1935. In 1980, the auditorium was named Sherer Auditorium in memory of

February 27, 2023 - Two big projects will be beginning in the coming warmer months. First, the west Jasper Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project will begin in early April with construction lasting through October. This is a $1.6 million project with $700,000 in awarded federal funds and $450,000 in matching funds provided by Jasper

The Jasper Civil Service Board is currently accepting applications for the below positions. The deadline to apply for both positions is Monday, February 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Heavy Equipment Operator Police Officer All full-time positions are eligible for: - Retirement Systems of Alabama - Local Govt BCBS of Alabama Insurance: Medical & Dental -

Next Week: There will be no Jasper garbage/debris collection on Monday, February 20, 2023, due to the Presidents Day federal holiday. All pickups will be delayed by one day beginning with the regular Monday pickups occurring on Tuesday. All non-essential city offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, and will reopen for regular businesss

February 9, 2023 - Several representatives from the City of Jasper participated in Memorial Park’s Community Worker Fair a couple of weeks ago, including our sanitation and police departments, among others. Jennifer Williams Smith participated to share her responsibilities as District 4 Councilmember and current Presiding Officer. She brought her

February 7, 2023 - This morning, construction crews began demolition at Sherer Auditorium marking the official beginning of the historic renovation on-site. Mayor O'Mary, the Jasper City Council, and Jasper City Clerk gathered at what will eventually be the new Jasper City Hall to mark the occasion. Follow along with us as we periodically share the

January 30, 2023 - Last week the City of Jasper Sanitation Department participated in the Memorial Park Community Career Fair. The department discussed how important waste management is along with landfill operations. After students disposed of their own trash into residential garbage containers, Chris Hall demonstrated how city garbage trucks

January 20, 2023 - Today’s blue sky allowed us to take some pictures of Sherer Auditorium before the major work begins. This week the Jasper City Street Department removed the metal grate on the back of the building in preparation for construction crews, who will be on-site any day to begin work. In the meantime, CCR Architecture & Interiors has

The last day to renew your City of Jasper business license for 2023 without incurring a penalty is Tuesday, January 31st. If you have any questions, please call 205-221-8533 or email license@jaspercity.com. You can renew online or download the renewal form to print and fill out.

Next Week: There will be no Jasper garbage/debris collection on Monday, January 16 due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday. All pickups will be delayed by one day beginning with the regular Monday pickups occurring on Tuesday.

January 11, 2023 - During yesterday’s council meeting, Mayor O’Mary recognized and commended City of Jasper Fire Rescue Lieutenant Justin Vinson, Firefighter Timothy Caffee, Firefighter Bennett Prestridge, Firefighter Payton Phillips, and Firefighter Blake Kelley who responded to a medical incident just before Christmas. He shared that a citizen

January 9, 2023 - Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We want to thank all of the brave men and women who have taken the oath to serve and protect, especially our Jasper Police department officers. We appreciate you and thank you for your service each and every day!