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Our story dates back to the time of President Andrew Jackson. The newspaper first hit the stands in 1829 under the name The Planter's Gazette. In 1833, it changed its name to the Montgomery Advertiser and quickly established itself as the top newspaper in the newly formed Confederate states by 1861. After the Civil War, Major William Wallace Screws, a Confederate veteran, took over as editor and helped elevate the newspaper's influence in Alabama.

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MPS board names Pamela Watkins as chief school financial officer

3 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Alex Gladden

• Pamela Watkins was named the chief school financial officer for Montgomery Public Schools. • Watkins served as interim CFO since September, following Arthur Watts' resignation. • The board only interviewed Watkins for the position. • Watkins plans to continue initiatives started under the previous administration. The Montgomery school board voted April 17 to name Pamela Watkins the chief school financial officer for the system.
No changes at Alabama airport after diverted Delta passengers were held on plane for hours

5 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Sarah Clifton

• Two Delta flights from Cabo San Lucas and Mexico City were diverted to Montgomery Regional Airport due to severe storms, stranding nearly 300 passengers. • Montgomery's mayor expressed concern over the handling of the situation, while the airport maintained it acted appropriately given the circumstances. • The airport, while acknowledging the inconvenience, stated it will not be adding customs staff as the incident was considered unusual.
Man charged with murder in Montgomery woman's death from gunshot wound

6 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Alex Gladden

A 39-year-old Montgomery woman died from a gunshot wound at a local hospital April 17, and police have now charged a man with murder in connection with her death. Montgomery officers and fire medics responded to a shooting at about 2:32 p.m. April 16 in the 1200 block of West Boulevard. First responders took Keisha Wright to the hospital, where she later died. The Montgomery Police Department charged Freddie Wright, 38, with murder. Police arrested him April 17 and put him in the Montgomery jail.
Ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in prison in shooting death of Montgomery student

6 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Brad Harper

Daiyon El-Amin was sentenced April 17 to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder in the 2021 shooting death of 17-year-old Alabama Christian Academy student Leiah Holmes. Holmes was a rising senior and cheerleader at ACA when El-Amin broke into her Delmar Drive home in Montgomery and shot her, Montgomery County District Attorney Azzie Oliver said. Holmes and El-Amin had briefly dated, Oliver said.
Alabama high school basketball: Player of the Year Award winners

1 week ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Maxwell Donaldson

The Alabama Sports Writers Association will be announcing Player of the Years and the coveted Mr. and Miss. Basketball awards on Thursday. The honors will be announced during a banquet in Montgomery as some of the top basketball players in the state will gather to be honored. Each of the AHSAA classification and AISA as a whole have three nominees for player of the year and all players are finalist for the Mr. and Miss. Basketball award. The reigning Miss.
Alabama House committee approves bill targeting immigrants

1 week ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Ralph Chapoco

The House Judiciary Committee Wednesday approved legislation that requires law enforcement to verify people’s immigration status during a stop if they have “reasonable suspicion” they are not authorized to be in the country. SB 53, sponsored by Sen. Wes Kitchens, R-Arab, also makes it a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, for someone to knowingly transport a person without proper authorization into the state.
ASWA high school baseball and softball rankings of 2025 for week of April 17

1 week ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Maxwell Donaldson

This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings, the last of the season:SOFTBALLCLASS 7A1. Thompson (32-3)2. Central-Phenix City (30-3)Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 3. Daphne (31-5)4. Hewitt-Trussville (24-11)5. Tuscaloosa Co. (31-8-1)6. Sparkman (31-9-1)7. Enterprise (22-7)8. Huntsville (21-11-1)9. Fairhope (24-9)10.
Anti-censorship group raises money to help Alabama library after pause in state funding

1 week ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Alex Gladden

The Fairhope Public Library's funding was paused by the Alabama Public Library Service after a Moms for Liberty chapter complained about certain books. Read Freely Alabama raised nearly $47,000 for the Fairhope Public Library after its state funding was paused. The Fairhope City Council pledged to continue funding the library despite the state's action. Savan Wilson became a librarian 60 years ago.
Can a budget surplus actually be a bad thing? | PHIL WILLIAMS

1 week ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Phil Williams

Is it possible for a budget surplus to be a bad thing? Short answer: Yes. It was reported recently that the Alabama Senate set a new record for proposed spending with a $12 billion education budget. It's the same education budget that is funded in large part from revenue gained from sales tax and income tax. Basically, the education budget in Alabama makes positive gains when people are working and spending.
3 killed in Alabama boat accident during Major League Fishing tournament: 'Heartbreaking'

1 week ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Anthony Robledo

A boat crash during a Major League Fishing tournament killed three men and injured multiple others on an Alabama lake on Wednesday morning, state authorities say. Two vessels crashed at around 7 a.m. at Lewis Smith Lake in Cullman County, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The collision occurred during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational competition organized by Major League Fishing, or MLF. The tragedy unfolded after a bass boat hit a center console vessel.