Patrick Cooper says he’s going to fight crime, fix Birmingham’s schools and create more jobs.
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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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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.
Read the rest of this entry »JPMorgan settles with SEC over Jefferson County bonds business
Bankers improperly influenced Larry Langford, Shelia Smoot, Jeff Germany and Mary Buckelew, lawsuit says.
Read the rest of this entry »Birmingham might need budget rewrite
City’s 2010 budget left $21 million of line items off the balance sheets.
Read the rest of this entry »Smitherman says Birmingham underfunded by $20 million
Steve Sayler knew of the budget shortfall, Smitherman says. So did Birmingham Weekly.
Read the rest of this entry »Smitherman on Sayler’s resignation
Interim Mayor Carole Smitherman says council and mayor’s office were misled.
Read the rest of this entry »Birmingham Finance Director Sayler resigns
Sayler presided over Jefferson County financial implosion, later hired by Langford at Birmingham.
Read the rest of this entry »Jefferson County bond swap advisor indicted
CDR told county derivatives were good deals, had ties to counterparties.
Read the rest of this entry »Smitherman becomes interim mayor
Interim Mayor Carole Smitherman speaks about the transition in the wake of Larry Langford’s conviction on corruption charges.
Read the rest of this entry »Smitherman to serve as Mayor until Nov. 24
Birmingham City Council President Carole Smitherman will serve as acting mayor until a new president is elected
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Birmingham City Council President Carole Smitherman will serve as acting mayor until a new president is elected
Read the rest of this entry »The Trial and Tribulation of Larry Langford
Throughout the trial, many fingers pointed at Larry Langford, but few witnesses accepted blame.
Read the rest of this entry »Prosecution reacts to Langford verdict
Assistant US Attorney George Martin on what waits for corrupt politicians in Alabama.
Read the rest of this entry »Langford reacts to guilty verdict
Unfazed guilt, Larry Langford speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse.
Read the rest of this entry »Langford guilty on all counts!
Unfazed by his conviction, former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford faces 805 years in prison.
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