City News

Police Chief Poe, Trevor Hudson, Steven Haynes, and Mayor Gates
The City of Jasper is proud to recognize Trevor Hudson and Steven Haynes, the newest additions to the Jasper Police Department.
Group picture with city leadership, Asst. DA, other agencies

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 collaboratively to prevent human trafficking in our community. The City also reaffirmed its designation as a Trafficking Free Zone, emphasizing the importance of coordinated, community-wide action. 

Pictured from left to right: Brent McCarver, City Planner for Jasper; Mayor Josh Gates; Wallace McAdory, ALDOT West Central Region Engineer; Senator Matt Woods, District 5; Nick Taylor, ALDOT Local Transportation Engineer; and Stefan Graeber, Site and Civil Design Director with Sain Associates
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.
city of jasper empty council chambers

CITY OF JASPER INTRODUCES HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE FRAMEWORK

Mayor Gates in front of City Hall

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

 

 

christmas week schedule calendar

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:

Senator Matt Woods, ADECA Director Boswell, ADECA Director Toole, and Mayor Gates
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 workforce development initiatives, and supporting long-term economic growth throughout the region.

Christmas tree at Jasper City Hall

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. 

Photo from left to right: (Front Row) Jennifer Williams Smith, Jasper City Council, District 4; Paul Kennedy, President, Walker Area Community Foundation; Mayor Josh Gates, City of Jasper; Jenny Brown Short, Jasper City Council, District 1 (Back Row) Jim Trotter, WACF Vice-President, Development & Marketing; Kevin Callahan, WACF Board of Directors; Sam Watts, Jasper City Council, District 3; Lincoln Moody, Jasper City Council, District 2; Willie Moore, Jasper City Council, District 5; Drew Gilbert, WACF Boa

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

Donna Kilgore with city council and mayor

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.

Mayor Gates and WC Extension Director Danny Cain

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 deep appreciation for the farmers, foresters, and agricultural professionals who strengthen our state and community.

thanksgiving week garbage pickup calendar. All pickups the same except Thursday pickups will be on Wednesday.

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.