‘The city of perpetual promise.’ Does that mean incessant failure? Or rather, that Birmingham never gives up hope?
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Cooper loses second shot, Bell wins fourth
Bell faces unprecedented challenges and another mayoral election two years away.
Read the rest of this entry »Collins calls it quits
After more than 30 years in politics, Collins is bowing out before voters can put her head in a basket
Read the rest of this entry »Do the dome … how?
Forget Langford’s conviction. The most memorable moment of 2009 was breaking ground on the dome.
Read the rest of this entry »Arrington’s out
Former mayor says he won’t seek election to his old office, despite supporters drafting him to run.
Read the rest of this entry »Jefferson County sues JPMorgan
Nearly two years after its complicated debt structure collapsed, Jefferson County is taking its financial architects to court.
Read the rest of this entry »William Bell Campaign Kickoff
Embracing Larry Langford’s agenda, William Bell seeks to replace the convicted former mayor at Birmingham City Hall.
Read the rest of this entry »Will Jefferson County sue JPMorgan?
After more revelations of shady bond dealings, commissioners say a lawsuit may be in the future.
Read the rest of this entry »Davis votes against health care reform
All Alabama’s representatives voted against health care reform Saturday. No surprises there, but why did [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff
Citing need for public trust, Smitherman says Vance-Bowie created uncertainty at City Hall.
Read the rest of this entry »The aftermath of Larry Langford
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.
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Bankers improperly influenced Larry Langford, Shelia Smoot, Jeff Germany and Mary Buckelew, lawsuit says.
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