Jefferson County has declared war on JPMorgan.

Former mayor says he won’t seek election to his old office, despite supporters drafting him to run.

Nearly two years after its complicated debt structure collapsed, Jefferson County is taking its financial architects to court.

Larry Langford didn’t shop alone.

Embracing Larry Langford’s agenda, William Bell seeks to replace the convicted former mayor at Birmingham City Hall.

After more revelations of shady bond dealings, commissioners say a lawsuit may be in the future.

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Citing need for public trust, Smitherman says Vance-Bowie created uncertainty at City Hall.

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Bankers improperly influenced Larry Langford, Shelia Smoot, Jeff Germany and Mary Buckelew, lawsuit says.

City’s 2010 budget left $21 million of line items off the balance sheets.

Interim Mayor Carole Smitherman says council and mayor’s office were misled.

Sayler presided over Jefferson County financial implosion, later hired by Langford at Birmingham.

CDR told county derivatives were good deals, had ties to counterparties.

Interim Mayor Carole Smitherman speaks about the transition in the wake of Larry Langford’s conviction on corruption charges.

Assistant US Attorney George Martin on what waits for corrupt politicians in Alabama.

Unfazed guilt, Larry Langford speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse.

After a week of trial, prosecutors and defense attorney’s make their cases to the jury.

After only six defense witnesses, closing arguments are scheduled for Wednesday morning.