Cover image by Ryan McGill The City of Jasper is proud to announce its participation in Live Locally Alabama, a quality-of-life campaign led by the Alabama League of Municipalities that highlights the important role local communities play in making Alabama a great place to live, work, build a life, and enjoy a strong sense of place. […]
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Cover Image by Justin Hunter The City of Jasper is proud to announce the launch of its new Community Calendar, a centralized, public resource designed to showcase the many events, activities, and opportunities taking place throughout the community. The calendar is now live and can be accessed at: jaspercity.com/events This online tool is intended to serve residents,
JASPER, AL – The City of Jasper formally introduced the members of its Homelessness Response Steering Committee during the Jasper City Council meeting on Tuesday morning. The formation of this committee marks an important step forward in the implementation of the City of Jasper Homelessness Response Framework presented to Council earlier this year. The Steering Committee will play
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JASPER, AL – Mayor Josh Gates presented the Jasper City Council with the City of Jasper Homelessness Response Framework during a work session held Monday, January 5, 2026. The Framework outlines an organized, data-driven approach to begin addressing homelessness in the community while balancing compassion, public safety, and long-term sustainability. Homelessness is a complex challenge facing communities across Alabama
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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. City leadership engaged with ADECA representatives to review Jasper’s current industrial infrastructure
The City of Jasper has presented a $1,000,000 contribution to the Walker Area Community Foundation (WACF) in support of the Heman Drummond Center of Innovation, a major regional project that will expand career technical education opportunities for students in both the Jasper City and Walker County School Systems. The contribution represents funds from municipal reserves
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton The City of Jasper officially ushered in new leadership on Monday, November 3, during an inaugural ceremony at Jasper City Hall. The event featured the swearing-in of Mayor Josh Gates, along with returning City Council members Jenny Brown Short (District One), Jennifer Williams Smith (District
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter The City of Jasper celebrated the grand opening of its new City Hall on Thursday, August 7, with a ribbon cutting and tours of the renovated facility. Residents gathered to explore the building and hear from city leaders about its history, transformation, and significance to
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Words and Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Jasper City Council held its regular third Tuesday meeting this morning inside the newly renovated Sherer Auditorium, now serving as the city’s updated City Hall. The opening meeting in the new space was the latest milestone in a project years in the making. Originally built in 1938
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Editor’s Note: As a courtesy to our readers and community, The Walker Leader is providing space for each qualified candidate in the upcoming Jasper municipal election to share information about themselves and their goals for office. These profiles are submitted directly by the candidates and are published as received, with only minor edits for clarity or length when
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