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Posted on November 20th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Jefferson County has declared war on JPMorgan.

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Posted on November 20th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Jefferson County has declared war on JPMorgan.

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Posted on November 18th, 2009 by Courtney Haden

Surviving the New Depression with sweet taters

Surviving the New Depression with sweet taters

Political commentary plus a recipe for sweet potato pie.

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Posted on November 16th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Arrington’s out

Arrington’s out

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

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Posted on November 13th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Jefferson County sues JPMorgan

Jefferson County sues JPMorgan

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

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Posted on November 12th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Buckelew sentenced to three years probation

Buckelew sentenced to three years probation

Former Jefferson County commissioner must pay $20,000 and do community service.

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Posted on November 12th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Considering the conspiracy that killed JeffCo

Considering the conspiracy that killed JeffCo

Larry Langford didn’t shop alone.

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Posted on November 12th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Considering the conspiracy that killed JeffCo

Considering the conspiracy that killed JeffCo

Larry Langford didn’t shop alone.

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Posted on November 12th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

William Bell Campaign Kickoff

William Bell Campaign Kickoff

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

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Posted on November 11th, 2009 by Courtney Haden

Rev. Joseph Lowery receives Shuttlesworth award

Rev. Joseph Lowery receives Shuttlesworth award

As Rev. Joseph Lowery could tell you, if you want freedom, you have to fight to make it yours.

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Posted on November 10th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Will Jefferson County sue JPMorgan?

Will Jefferson County sue JPMorgan?

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

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Posted on November 9th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Emory Anthony campaign kickoff

Emory Anthony campaign kickoff

Birmingham lawyer Emory Anthony entered the race for mayor. Anthony has sought the office twice before.

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Posted on November 9th, 2009 by Tom Briscoe

In God’s Hands

In God’s Hands

See the Weekly’s editorial cartoon on the aftermath of the Larry Langford trial.

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Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Cooper running for mayor

Cooper running for mayor

Patrick Cooper says he’s going to fight crime, fix Birmingham’s schools and create more jobs.

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Posted on November 5th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff

Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff

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

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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

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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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

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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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

JPMorgan settles with SEC over Jefferson County bonds business

JPMorgan settles with SEC over Jefferson County bonds business

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

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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Courtney Haden

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

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Posted on November 4th, 2009 by Courtney Haden

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

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Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Can Jefferson County break the bank?

Jefferson County has declared war on JPMorgan.

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