Homewood News

Man killed at Ensley car wash was likely committing a robbery

The Mobile Register Online - Thu Nov 05

A 22-year-old man shot to death last Friday at a car wash in the 800 block of 20th Street Ensley was likely committing a robbery when he was killed, Birmingham police said Thursday.

Deadly Mobile Home Fire in Alabama

WTVC Chattanooga - Thu Nov 05

Officials in Center Point, Alabama say two people are dead following a mobile home fire.

On the Line -- The Trial of Larry Langford

WBHM-FM Birmingham - Thu Nov 05

Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has been convicted of all 60 counts in his federal corruption trail.

Bessemer DA lets bingo halls stay open for now

WVTM-TV Birmingham - Wed Nov 04

A prosecutor is allowing 13 electronic bingo halls in Jefferson County's Bessemer Cutoff to remain open for at least the next few months.

JPMorgan to Pay $75 Million in Case

The New York Times - Wed Nov 04

The Securities and Exchange Commission said Wednesday that JPMorgan Chase had agreed to pay $75 million in penalties and as well as forfeit $647 million in termination fees to settle civil charges that its securities firm had engaged in an "unlawful payment scheme" to win municipal bond business in Jefferson County, Ala.

JPMorgan settlement with SEC worth over $700M

Washington Post - Wed Nov 04

In this Oct. 15, 2008 file photo, an exterior view of JPMorgan Chase offices is shown in San Francisco.

Special Election Date Chosen - And, Finance Director Resigns

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Tue Nov 03

Birmingham voters will head to the polls Tuesday, December 8th to choose Larry Langford's predecessor.

Bessemer Drug Raid Targets Street Dealers

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Tue Nov 03

Commander of the Bessemer Police Vice Narcotics Unit Lt. Mike Wood said by late afternoon 21 suspects had been arrested in operation Street Storm which targeted street level drug dealers.

$20 million shortfall revealed after Langford's conviction

The Gadsden Times - Tue Nov 03

City leaders disclosed a $20 million budget shortfall Tuesday just days after the bribery conviction and ouster of Larry Langford as Birmingham mayor, and his successor said officials are trying to determine whether any crimes occurred.

Rant could mean jail time for Birmingham mayor

WSBT South Bend - Mon Nov 02

He said he'd been treated worse than Jeffrey Dahmer, the infamous mass murderer and cannibal.