Unanswered Questions Surrounding Alabama Mayor's Tragic Suicide

The mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, F.L. Copeland Jr., known as Bubba, died by suicide after a conservative online news outlet published articles revealing his "secret life," including photos of him in women's clothes and sexually explicit social media posts and fiction. The outlet also claimed that he had used the names and photographs of local residents, including a minor, in his posts. The community is grappling with shock and confusion, with some expressing gratitude for the articles while others feel deceived by the mayor. The news outlet has defended its coverage, stating that the public had a right to know about Copeland's behavior.