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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.

Youth Leadership Walker County students in council chambers. Kathy Chambless and Linda Lewis look on in front
November 21, 2025 - We were pleased to welcome the Youth Leadership Walker County program to Jasper City Hall yesterday.
Veterans Day Week Pickup Schedule: Reg Monday, No Pickup Tuesday, Pickup Delayed One Day Beginning with Tuesday Pickups on Wednesday

There will be no Jasper garbage/debris collection on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, due to the Veterans Day holiday. Monday pickups will not change with collection through the week delayed by one day beginning with the regular Tuesday pickups occurring on Wednesday.

All non-essential city offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, and will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Mayor Josh Gates at podium
NEWS RELEASE
 
For Immediate Release
November 3, 2025
Contact:
Josh Gates
Mayor of Jasper, AL
 
CITY OF JASPER HOLDS INAUGURAL CEREMONY FOR MAYOR JO
COJ Council Chambers interior
NOTICE: The Jasper City Council's Inaugural Ceremony and Organizational Session will be on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Jasper City Hall. 
 
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Council will hold its regular council meeting at 10:00 a.m. at Jasper City Hall.
JHS homecoming parade route map
NOTICE: Temporary Road Closures
 
JASPER HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE - The Jasper High School Homecoming parade will be Friday afternoon, October 24, 2025. Temporary road blockages will begin at approximately 12:30 pm 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 – 2:30 pm to accommodate this event. The parade route will be the same as in years past.