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Walker County Christmas Parade in Jasper
December 10, 2024 - We so enjoyed participating in the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County Christmas parade last week! At today's council meeting, Mayor Cowen officially conceded and congratulated Jasper Police Department on their first-place win in the government division while also (jokingly) requesting an audit of JPD to determine if there is
Zoning Board of Adjustment
November 21, 2024 - NOTICE: The Jasper Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on Monday, November 25th, at 9:00 a.m. at Pinnacle Bank. This meeting will be for a vote on a matter discussed at the public hearing held Thursday, November 21st, to discuss a request for Variance for a property located on Industrial Blvd. Pinnacle Bank is located at 1811
Thanksgiving Week Sanitation Pickup Schedule, Office Closures
November 21, 2024 - Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no Jasper garbage/debris collection on Thursday, November 29, 2024. If your garbage/debris is normally picked up on Thursdays, it will be picked up on WEDNESDAY next week. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday pickups will remain the same. Additionally, all non-essential city offices will
Mayor Gary Cowen and Councilmember Josh Gates
November 12, 2024 - At last week’s Jasper City Council meeting, Dr. Gary Cowen was announced as the 19th mayor of the City of Jasper. He was sworn in as mayor in a private ceremony on October 28, 2024. Mayor Cowen, previously serving as President Pro Tempore, was legally in position to take over mayoral duties in the absence of Mayor David P. O
Veterans Day Week Sanitation Pickup Schedule
November 6, 2024 - Due to the Veterans Day holiday, there will be no Jasper garbage/debris collection on Monday, November 11, 2024. Collection through the week will be delayed by one day beginning with the regular Monday pickups occurring on Tuesday. Additionally, all non-essential city offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, and will
Veterans Day Parade
EVENTS ON SATURDAY (11/2) VETERANS DAY PARADE: The Veterans Day parade, presented by local VFW Post 4850, will be on Saturday morning with an anticipated start time of approximately 10:00 am. At 9:30 am, there will be a brief ceremony with various speakers addressing the crowd on the courthouse square prior to the parade beginning at 10:00 am. The
Jasper High School Homecoming Parade
October 30, 2024 - JASPER HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE (FRIDAY) The Jasper High School Homecoming parade will be this Friday afternoon, November 1st. Temporary road blockages will begin around 12:30 pm on Friday with the parade set to begin at 1:00 pm. Expect brief road closures at various points along the parade route from approximately 12:30 pm
Halloween
October 30, 2024 - NOTICE OF CANDY: Jasper City Hall, and other municipal locations, will be handing out candy tomorrow for Halloween. City Hall will be handing out candy from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Come by and see us!
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
October 24, 2024 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR - Flags Ordered Lowered in the City of Jasper Honoring Mayor David O'Mary Governor Kay Ivey has authorized flags be flown at half-staff on Friday, October 25, 2024, from sunrise to sunset, to honor the life and remarkable service of Mayor David O'Mary. The City of Jasper is thankful to Governor Ivey
Mayor David P. O'Mary
Obituary for David P. O'Mary September 27, 1952 - October 22, 2024 Jasper lost one of its very best Tuesday, October 22, 2024. David Platt O’Mary was born on September 27, 1952, in Jasper and lived in Eldridge, Alabama until moving to Winfield as a young boy after the loss of his father. He grew up with little money but with a lot of heart. David
Gamble Park Closed for Maintenance
Gamble Park will be closed today, October 24, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 pm for maintenance.
Non-Essential City Offices to Close Early Friday, Oct. 25
NOTICE: City of Jasper facilities, except for essential services, will close tomorrow, October 25, 2024, at 12 noon for the remainder of the day to allow city employees to attend funeral services for Mayor David P. O’Mary.