The City of Evergreen

09/11/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/11/26

EVERGREEN, Ala.—Mayor Stanley Stallworth announced Friday that Gov. Kay Ivey had awarded the city more than half a million dollars in transportation funds to build sidewalks along Ted Bates Road and Sessions Lane to ensure the safety of students walking to class at Reid State Community College.
“We are excited to continue the progress already in motion in our city and the cooperation with the college and its leadership to accomplish the goals that benefit us all,” Stallworth said. “I am grateful for the expertise and dedication of our city team that kept pursuing this critically important project to fruition.”
The $578,480 grant comes from the Federal Transportation Alternatives Set-aside Program requires a local match of 20 percent and will include close coordination with the Alabama Department of Transportation.
“This Alabama TAPS grant highlights the power of our strong partnership with the City of Evergreen,” stated Dr. Coretta Boykin, President, Reid State Community College. “By building safe, accessible sidewalks between our campus and student dormitories, we are prioritizing student safety and creating a more connected, walkable community."
The sidewalks will provide a safe pedestrian route to campus from the college dorms located on Ted Bates Road. Construction on the project will begin in the coming months. The project will construct approximately 2,300 linear feet of new five-foot wide, ADA-compliant concrete sidewalk along Ted Bates Road and Sessions Lane, connecting the Reid State Community College dormitories to the Reid State campus.
Officials said the total estimated project cost is $736,100. City of Evergreen matching funds (with Reid State Community College) total $157,620, with $53,460 anticipated in Fiscal Year 2027 and $104,160 in 2028.

09/02/2026

🏈 GO JAGUARS! 🏈

The City of Evergreen was proud to sponsor the Hillcrest High School Jaguars’ pre-game meal for their first home game of the season!

Mayor Stanley Stallworth, Councilwoman Chesson McDaniel, Councilwoman Kasey Bradley-Vaughan, and Councilwoman Syrenthia Harris-Perryman were excited to help serve the meal and spend some time visiting with the coaches and players before the game.

A special thank you to City employees Gina Gilbert, Leigh Darby, & Connie Baggett for their help with the preparations and setup. Your assistance helped make everything come together!

The City of Evergreen is proud to support our students, athletes, coaches, and schools. We wish the Hillcrest Jaguars a safe, successful, and exciting season!

Good luck, Jaguars! 🐆🏈❤️🖤

08/11/2026

It’s City Hall Selfie Day! Hope your day is awesome too from elected officials, department leadership and office staff!

07/19/2026

07/15/2026

PSA: Willie Rogers Rd will be closed indefinitely from N Main St to Merriewood Dr starting July 16 for drainage & street improvements. Detour on Pierce St to Willie Rogers Rd.

07/14/2026

Below is an update from Mayor Stanley B. Stallworth regarding the status of the Starbucks location in Evergreen.

We appreciate the community's continued interest in this project and understand that many residents are eager for the store to open. To help ensure everyone has accurate information, Mayor Stallworth is providing the following update based on the information currently available to the City.

07/07/2026

PSA: Republic Services has informed the city of a new policy regarding blue polycarts at curbside. The company has adopted a new safety policy prohibiting servicing carts within 6 feet of vehicles, mailboxes, utility poles, street signs, etc. Please place household waste carts accordingly to comply with the new policy.

07/05/2026

Great Independence Day celebration! Have a safe weekend!

07/04/2026

Beautiful start to July 4 as veterans and supporters make a very warm march to Evergreen Municipal Park, raise the flag and participate in the prayer for those who have served and still serve our nation.

07/02/2026

Independence Day is almost here!