Posts Tagged ‘bankruptcy’

Posted on October 14th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

The Life and Crimes of Larry Langford

The Life and Crimes of Larry Langford

When you watch Langford, one question arises: But for his character flaws, would he have ever been successful?

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Posted on September 20th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Morgan Keegan exec has ties with Collins

Here’s something for Bettye Fine Collins’ enemies to chew on. The News’ Barnett Wright got [...]

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Posted on September 15th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Collins responds to resignation demands

Jefferson County Commission President Bettye Fine Collins responds to SCLC’s resignation demand by quoting Napoleon [...]

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Posted on September 15th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

SCLC, JeffCo employees demand state takeover

Bishop Calvin Woods demanded the resignation of Commission President Bettye Fine Collins and asked Gov. [...]

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Posted on September 11th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Is Jefferson County creditworthy?

Jefferson County is the poster child of municipal deadbeats, so how can they ask a [...]

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Posted on July 31st, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Leapin’ Larry goes for broke

Leapin’ Larry goes for broke

What he didn’t put into slot machines, he spent on clothes and cars. And when he spent all he had, he took more money from friends — friends who happened to be connected to the bond business.

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Posted on July 23rd, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Politician-Assisted Suicide

Politician-Assisted Suicide

How a decade of blunders back-stabs left Jefferson County broke

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Posted on July 15th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Jefferson County gives Birmingham a glimpse of its future

Jefferson County gives Birmingham a glimpse of its future

There’s a question in my mind: Can corruption, incompetence and ego kill a government?
Sure, these [...]

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Posted on July 13th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

JeffCo broke by Aug. 7

JeffCo broke by Aug. 7

Jefferson County is bleeding cash and without drastic cuts could be broke by August 7, [...]

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Posted on June 8th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Carns and Collins on WBHM

Carns and Collins on WBHM

Jefferson County has a sewer debt that’s all but unpayable, an occupational tax that has [...]

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Posted on June 5th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

JeffCo preps $51 million in cuts

JeffCo preps $51 million in cuts

Jefferson County has identified more than $50 million in budget cuts, but those reductions could [...]

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Posted on May 18th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Collins asks JeffCo departments for 33 percent cuts

Collins asks JeffCo departments for 33 percent cuts

Jefferson County Commission President Bettye Fine Collins has asked county department heads to prepare cuts [...]

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Posted on May 5th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Jefferson County: the End is Near-ish

Jefferson County: the End is Near-ish

State authorities last week seized more than $300 million worth of assets from four banks, [...]

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Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Italy gets tough with muni bond players

Italy gets tough with muni bond players

If only we had elected officials here with the same kind of gumption Italian politicians [...]

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Posted on April 23rd, 2009 by Weekly Staff

Bruno’s on the brink

Bruno’s on the brink

Employees of Bruno’s supermarkets are ready to go on strike if the supermarket chain is [...]

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Posted on April 8th, 2009 by Madison Underwood

Alabama Senate bill would require Governor’s approval before county bankruptcy

Alabama Senate bill would require Governor’s approval before county bankruptcy

The Governmental Affairs committee of the Alabama Senate has okayed a bill that would require [...]

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Posted on March 26th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Bankruptcy or hand-tossed

Everyone is clear about what they don’t want
 
It’s not a great mystery why our political [...]

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Posted on March 12th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Commission considers prep work for rate hike

Commission considers prep work for rate hike

On Tuesday the Jefferson County Commission will consider a resolution that would take the county a step closer to raising rates and creating new fees that would raise revenue for the debt-ridden sewer system.

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Posted on February 5th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

Last man standing

Last man standing

Carns won’t budge, nor should he
It’s kind of a shame that Jim Carns serves on [...]

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Posted on February 5th, 2009 by Kyle Whitmire

State of the Shitty

State of the Shitty

Is this Birmingham’s last act? 
 
It was the best of times. It was the worst of [...]

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WEEKLY PICKS: do more now

Weekly Tweets

  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 1 day ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 1 day ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 1 day ago
  • Presser over. 1 day ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 1 day ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 1 day ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 1 day ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 1 day ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 1 day ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 1 day ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 1 day ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

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. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

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

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society