Fred Copeland

Death by Force

Fred L. "Bubba" Copeland, born on May 27, 1974, in Columbus, Georgia, was a prominent figure in Smiths Station, Alabama. He served as the city's mayor from 2016 until his death on November 3, 2023, at the age of 49. In addition to his mayoral duties, Copeland was the pastor of First Baptist Church in Phenix City and owned The Country Market, a retail grocery business in Salem. His leadership was notably recognized during the aftermath of the 2019 tornado that devastated parts of Lee County, earn ...Read More

The Daily Beast: Alabama Mayor Kills Self After Right-Wing Blog Outs His Cross-Dressing

al: F.L. ‘Bubba’ Copeland, Alabama mayor and pastor, kills himself

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