Alabama Mayor's Tragic Death Follows Release of Controversial Photos

F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, the mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, died by apparent suicide just days after a conservative news site published photos of him allegedly wearing women's clothes and makeup. Copeland, who was also a pastor, fatally shot himself and was pronounced dead on Friday. The publication of the photos by 1819 News has sparked controversy and criticism. Copeland was known for his leadership during a devastating tornado in 2019, and former U.S. Senator Doug Jones expressed sadness over his death.