‘The city of perpetual promise.’ Does that mean incessant failure? Or rather, that Birmingham never gives up hope?

Bell faces unprecedented challenges and another mayoral election two years away.

Birmingham again must settle for less than it needs

After more than 30 years in politics, Collins is bowing out before voters can put her head in a basket

Forget Langford’s conviction. The most memorable moment of 2009 was breaking ground on the dome.

In post-Langford Birmingham, doom is boring

Evidently, your city’s money is someone else’s problem

Birmingham mayoral results live as they come in.

Dangerous debts lurk beneath the surface

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.

All Alabama’s representatives voted against health care reform Saturday. No surprises there, but why did [...]

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.