The City of Jasper, in partnership with Jasper Main Street, the Walker County Arts Alliance, and the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, invites the community to join us for a special America 250 celebration on Thursday, June 11, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM outside the Jasper Civic Center. This family-friendly event will celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary by […]
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The City of Jasper will host a FOCUS 2030 Community Meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Jasper City Hall. This meeting will provide an overview of the results from the Community Survey and highlight key themes that will help guide the development of the City’s five-year strategic plan. The session will also include an opportunity
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, recently directly secured $893,000 for the City of Jasper in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. This funding will support flood prevention infrastructure. In total, Senator Britt directly secured more than $14.97 million for Alabama in FY26 Homeland Security appropriations
The City of Jasper hosted the initial meeting of the Jasper Community Assistance Network (JCAN) on Thursday, April 23, bringing together community partners to begin a coordinated, data-driven approach to addressing homelessness in the area. The purpose of JCAN is to strengthen communication, reduce duplication of services, and better align existing resources as part of the City
Questions by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton and courtesy of The City of Jasper In his first months as mayor, Josh Gates says the focus has been to build on Jasper’s momentum, stay intentional, and keep the city moving forward in a thoughtful, responsible way. In this Walker Leader Q&A, Gates reflects
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The City of Jasper officially recognized April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month during today’s City Council meeting, with Mayor Josh Gates presenting a proclamation highlighting the importance of inclusion, support, and celebrating the strengths and perspectives of individuals on the autism spectrum. The full text of the proclamation is available below. Community members are also invited to
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton A ceremony was held on Thursday, April 16, to announce an expansion project for the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center. Local leaders say this project will strengthen services for child victims of abuse and neglect while creating a more supportive environment for care and healing.
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JASPER, AL – The City of Jasper plans to provide a $125,000 contribution to support an upcoming addition to the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC), reinforcing the City’s commitment to protecting and serving the most vulnerable members of the community. The funding was proposed by Mayor Josh Gates and introduced for consideration by the Jasper City
Image courtesy of Iris Jarvis Young Jewelers, a multifaceted jewelry business rooted in a long family legacy since 1948, is honored to announce plans for a new two-story flagship location. The building will be constructed on the lot adjacent to the current Young Jewelers. As the business approaches 80 years in downtown Jasper, second- and
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Jasper Welcome Center and Museum officially opened its doors on Tuesday, March 31, with a community celebration that highlighted both the history of the project and the role the facility is expected to play in Jasper’s future. Hosted by Jasper Main Street, the grand opening brought together
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