Montgomery Advertiser

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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The American Dream is still alive right here, right now| PHIL WILLIAMS

1 day ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Phil Williams

In the midst of a long-range military patrol, my team conducted a “village assessment” in the early days of the war in Afghanistan ― a snapshot of life in remote areas to determine whether Taliban or Al-Qaeda holdouts were present. We gathered active and passive intelligence for a clearer picture of the area of operations, and sometimes we gleaned meaningful ways to better the lives of a war-torn people.
Ryan Williams plans to be more like DeVonta Smith for Alabama football in 2025. Here's why

1 day ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Colin Gay

• Williams described Smith's workout regimen as "very deliberate," focusing on body control and making all routes look the same at the line of scrimmage. • Williams believes the offseason work and experience gained during the 2024 season will contribute to a successful 2025 season. Ryan Williams was among Alabama football royalty early in the summer.
Steve Wright, former Alabama football tackle and Super Bowl champion, dead at 82

3 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Colin Gay

Steve Wright, who played for the Crimson Tide from 1961-63, died June 1 at a care facility in Augusta, Georgia, the Green Bay Packers announced. He was 82. Wright, also Louisville, Kentucky native, was a member of Alabama's national championship team in 1961 under head coach Bear Bryant and played two more seasons for the Crimson Tide before he was selected by the Packers in the fifth round of the 1964 NFL draft.
Montgomery man killed in Monday shooting

4 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Marty Roney

Police in Montgomery are conducting a homicide investigation following an early Monday morning shooting. On June 2, at about 12:30 a.m., police and fire medics went to East Sixth Street at Teague Street on a report of a person shot, said Sgt. Ernestina McGriff, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. They found Trent Harris, 45, of Montgomery, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead, she said.
One dead, one injured in separate Montgomery hit-and-runs

4 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Marty Roney

• Montgomery police are investigating two hit-and-run incidents, one involving a cyclist with life-threatening injuries and another involving a pedestrian fatality. • Both incidents occurred over the weekend, with the cyclist struck on Saturday night and the pedestrian on Sunday morning. • The drivers in both cases fled the scene before police arrived, MPD Sgt. Ernestina McGriff said.
Montgomery Fire Chief Miford Jordan announces retirement

4 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Marty Roney

• Montgomery Fire & Rescue Chief Miford Jordan is retiring after 40 years of service, 18 as chief. • Under Jordan's leadership, the department achieved an ISO Rating of One, the highest possible ranking. • The department also made significant charitable donations and focused on firefighter pay and fitness. Montgomery Fire / Rescue Chief Miford Jordan is retiring after spending 40 years with the department and the last 18 as chief. He served five mayors in his four decades-long career.
Summer pool hours: Splash pads and swimming spots in the Montgomery area

5 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Shannon Heupel

• Montgomery offers three free public pools: McIntyre, Sheridan Heights, and Gunter, open weekdays 1:30-6 p.m., Saturdays 1-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m.• Prattville's Pratt Pool is open Thursday-Sunday with varying hours and a $3 admission fee (except $1 on July 4th week), while the adjacent splash pad is free and open all week. • Several YMCA locations have pools and splash pads, with varying hours and membership requirements. It's summertime, so it's time to get soaked and cool down.
Mayhem, violence and death - but not 'corrections' | BRIAN LYMAN

5 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Brian Lyman

Mayhem, violence and death — but not 'corrections' | BRIAN LYMAN By every standard, the Alabama Department of Corrections has failed its missionWe need prisons. They should confine violent felons and people who steal, whether from a convenience store or a pension fund. But by every legal, financial and humanitarian standard, the Alabama Department of Corrections is a failure. By the most basic measure of prison operations, Corrections isn’t doing its job.
SSI recipients can expect their June check a bit early. See full 2025 schedule.

5 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Mike Snider

Those who get Supplemental Security Income checks won't get one in June, but they won't miss out on benefits. It's all due to how the calendar plays out. There are about 7.4 million Americans who may be disabled or have limited resources getting monthly SSI benefit payments. About one-third of those SSI recipients also get a benefit from Social Security. Social Security payments – mostly for those who are older or retired – typically are paid on Wednesdays.
Alabama man sentenced in prison drug smuggling case

6 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Marty Roney

• Corey Jermaine Burroughs, 41, was sentenced to 195 months for drug charges related to smuggling contraband into Alabama prisons. • Burroughs, a former inmate, was found with methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana and other contraband. • The investigation uncovered over a pound of methamphetamine and tools used for drug distribution. A Mobile man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison on drug charges in a scheme that included smuggling drugs into state prisons, federal prosecutors say.