Cooper vs. Bell, and just how the hell we got there.

Birmingham mayoral results live as they come in.

Smitherman says Hoyt broke a pledge of support, and Hoyt’s election to Pro Tem might not be valid.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Steve Sayler knew of the budget shortfall, Smitherman says. So did Birmingham Weekly.

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