Nov 9, 2023 · Before becoming Smiths Station’s mayor in 2016, Copeland was on the Lee County Board of Education from 2008 until 2016. He was also a businessman, operating the Country Market grocery store in ... Posted on Nov 5, 2023. Alabama mayor, business owner, and pastor, F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, killed themself Friday after being involuntarily outed as a transgender woman by a local far-right news ...Mayor FL “Bubba” Copeland, 49, of Smiths Station in east Alabama, killed himself on 3 November. At the time, local police were attempting to perform a wellness check on him, the Lee county ...Talladega Scenic Drive in Alabama travels the length of Talladega National Forest. Enjoy this scenic drive from atop the state's highest point. Advertisement Catch a bird's-eye vie...Mayor FL “Bubba” Copeland, 49, of Smiths Station in east Alabama, killed himself on 3 November. At the time, local police were attempting to perform a wellness check on him, the Lee county ...Former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones said he was heartbroken by the loss of Copeland, who he described as a friend, a “good man and great mayor.” Jones also directly condemned 1819 News. “It is sad and disgusting how he was treated by the @1819News for personal decisions however misguided they might have been,” Jones wrote on X .The community of Smiths Station, Alabama, is mourning the death of Mayor FL "Bubba" Copeland, who was also a pastor and transgender. Mayor Copeland took his own life after a local news blog ...Nov 4, 2023 · Who was Bubba Copeland? Born on November 1, 1961, F.L. "Bubba" Copeland was a well-known member of the Smiths Station community. He made significant contributions both during his tenure as Mayor ... An Alabama mayor and pastor has died by suicide shortly after a rightwing site published images of him wearing women’s clothes and makeup. FL Copeland, called Bubba, was the mayor of Smiths ...Fred “Bubba” Copeland, a 49-year-old husband and father of three, was the mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, population approximately 5,400. He was also the pastor of First Baptist Church of ...Fred "Bubba" Copeland, right, poses with wife Angela Copeland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Oct. 28, 2023. Copeland Family Fred "Bubba" Copeland poses with family during Auburn ...4 Nov 2023 ... This was Bubba Copeland, Smith Station, Alabama's mayor. and a Baptist church pastor. Now just a few days ago. it seems to have come out that ...4 Nov 2023 ... “Bubba” Copeland, the mayor of Smiths Station and pastor of First Baptist Church of Phenix City, shot himself Friday afternoon as sheriff's ...L EE COUNTY, ALABAMA: FL "Bubba" Copeland, the Smiths Station mayor who is survived by his wife Angela and three kids, reportedly told a friend he was facing "dark days" before killing himself ...Copeland has been at the center of a controversy this week involving his personal life. In addition to being mayor and owning a small grocery store on the Alabama backwaters, Copeland was the ...Bubba Copeland and his wife, Angela Simpson, were married on November 10, 2018. Angela Simpson and Bubba Copeland got engaged on April 15, 2018. The couple tied the knot on November 10, 2018, per Angela’s Facebook page. Angela, a Hatchechubbee, Alabama, native, is a teacher at Smiths Station Junior High School.Fred “Bubba” Copeland, a 49-year-old husband and father of three, was the mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, population approximately 5,400. He was also the pastor of First Baptist Church of ...Bubba Copeland, bivocational pastor of First Baptist Church Phenix City, is disputing an article released online this morning (Nov. 1) by 1819 News related to photos of him dressed as a woman and allegedly posted on private social media sites. Copeland also serves as mayor of Smiths Station and owns and operates The Country Market in Salem.4 Nov 2023 ... This was Bubba Copeland, Smith Station, Alabama's mayor. and a Baptist church pastor. Now just a few days ago. it seems to have come out that ...LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA: F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, the beloved pastor of First Baptist Church of Phenix City and mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, died by suicide early on Friday evening in the wake of ...Updated: Nov 5, 2023 / 08:12 AM EST. LEE COUNTY, Ala. ( WRBL) — Smiths Station Mayor F.L. Bubba Copeland was found dead Friday evening off a Lee County Road, Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed to WRBL ...The recent suicide death of F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, has unearthed a complex and troubling tale. Copeland, who was also a pastor, took his own life after having been exposed for moonlighting as an online crossdresser. The left-wing press portrayed Copeland’s death as the result of bigotry …An Alabama pastor and mayor posted pornography, graphic memes, and explicit photos of himself in women’s clothing online, according to a report by 1819 News, a nonprofit Alabama news site. The media outlet shared evidence yesterday that F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, the mayor of Smiths Station, Ala., and pastor of First Baptist Church in nearby ...F.L. “Bubba” Copeland — mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama and pastor of First Baptist Church in Phenix City — was found dead on Friday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after ...Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland died by suicide on Friday, 48 hours after 1819 News published its initial story, which included what it alleges are photos of Copeland in women’s bras ...F.L. "Bubba" Copeland wore many hats in the small city of Smiths Station in east Alabama. He was the mayor, a pastor and the owner of a local grocery store. ... He added that his wife knew of his ...slide 1 to 2 of 3. F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, the late mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, and pastor of the First Baptist Church of Phenix City, faced some “dark days” before fatally shooting himself in the wake of withering backlash over his secret online alter ego known as the "transgender curvy girl” outed by a local publication, friends say.On one of his secret social media pages, F.L. “Bubba” Copeland allegedly shared the photos of a local boy and his sister to make it appear as if he had transitioned, with the caption, “Take ...Leah Nelson, research director at Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, called Copeland’s death “devastating.” “This man by the accounts I read was a good mayor who led his town ...The site ran its first piece on the mayor on Nov. 1 under the headline: “The secret life of Smiths Station Mayor and Baptist pastor F.L. ‘Bubba’ Copeland as a ‘transgender curvy girl ...The death of Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland prompted an outpouring of condolences after the Phenix City pastor took his own life Friday evening in Lee County. “He was a good man ...Nov 7, 2023 · FL 'Bubba' Copeland, the Smiths Station Mayor, told a friend he was facing 'dark days' before he took his own life (FL Bubba Copeland/Facebook) LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA: FL "Bubba" Copeland, the Smiths Station mayor who is survived by his wife Angela and three kids, reportedly told a friend he was facing "dark days" before killing himself after ... — Doug Jones (@DougJones) November 4, 2023. Copeland’s death came days after a series of posts by 1819 News, a website that was once owned by the …The Selma to Montgomery Byway in Alabama marks the route of the 1965 march for voting rights. Learn about this historic scenic drive. Advertisement Designated as a National Histori...Alabama mayor told friends he was facing some ‘dark days’ before he died by suicide. Friends said they checked on Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland to encourage him after a ...F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, mayor of Smiths Station and pastor at the First Baptist Church of Phenix City, stands by his car on November 12, 2016 and, inset, Jeff Poor, the editor-in-chief of Alabama ...Read through our step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process of getting your Alabama real estate license. Real Estate | How To WRITTEN BY: Gina Baker Published July 16, 202...“A lot of folks reading his story should look in the mirror," Alabama's director of pardons and paroles said.slide 1 to 2 of 3. F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, the late mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, and pastor of the First Baptist Church of Phenix City, faced some “dark days” before fatally shooting himself in the wake of withering backlash over his secret online alter ego known as the "transgender curvy girl” outed by a local publication, friends say.After the 2019 suicide of a local teenager, small-town mayor and pastor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland helped students place roadside signs in his Alabama community to try to reach others who might be ...Nov 8, 2023 · Published Nov. 8, 2023, 9:30 a.m. ET. 0 of 56 secondsVolume 0%. 00:00. 00:56. Women in a small town in Alabama say they were shocked to find out their names and images were used in erotic fiction ... F.L. “Bubba” Copeland was the mayor of Smiths Station, AL. (pop. 6,756) and the pastor at First Baptist Church in nearby Phenix City. On Friday at 5 p.m., in front of sheriff deputies who had ...Nov 14, 2023 · The son of an Alabama mayor who shot and killed himself after being outed as a cross-dresser has paid tribute to his father, describing him as kind, thoughtful and 'larger than life'.. Fred 'Bubba ... Nov 6, 2023 · The Baptist pastor and Alabama mayor born May 27, 1974, in Columbus, Georgia to Fred L. Copeland, Sr. and Cora Annell Flowers Green. He has three sisters: Kimberlee, Terri, and Ginger, and two ... Before becoming Smiths Station’s mayor in 2016, Copeland was on the Lee County Board of Education from 2008 until 2016. He was also a businessman, operating the Country Market grocery store in ...F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, 62, who was the mayor of tiny Smiths Station, confided in the friend after a news outlet published a story that featured photos of Copeland’s “alter ego” Brittini ...F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, the mayor of Smiths Station and pastor at the First Baptist Church of Phenix City, "took his own life" on Friday evening, said Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, according to AL.com.Bubba Copeland and then-President Donald Trump after tornadoes struck Alabama in 2019 (The Office of Mayor Bubba Copeland) “I am so angry right now and heartbroken.3738 US-431, Phenix City, AL 36867. Thu. Nov 09. Funeral service. First Baptist Church. 2608 Summerville Rd, Phenix City, AL 36867. Authorize the original obituary. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Allow Bubba Copeland Jr. to be recognized more easily.F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, mayor of Smiths Station and pastor at the First Baptist Church of Phenix City, stands by his car on November 12, 2016 and, inset, Jeff Poor, the editor-in-chief of Alabama ...Bubba Copeland, bivocational pastor of First Baptist Church Phenix City, is disputing an article released online this morning (Nov. 1) by 1819 News related to photos of him dressed as a woman and allegedly posted on private social media sites. Copeland also serves as mayor of Smiths Station and owns and operates The Country Market in Salem.An eastern Alabama mayor has defended pictures of himself dressed as a “transgender curvy girl,” saying were taken when he was with his wife “in the privacy of our home in an attempt of humor.” F.L. ”Bubba” Copeland, who has been the mayor of Smiths Station since 2016, also serves as the pastor at theNovember 8, 2023 8:46 PM. By: Juliana Kim. F.L. "Bubba" Copeland wore many hats in the small city of Smiths Station in east Alabama. He was the mayor, a pastor and the …Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, who also served as the pastor of First Baptist Church in Phenix City, was found dead Friday evening, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed to Columbus, Ga., CBS affiliate WRBL. “I can confirm he took his own life,” Jones said. Besides his political and religious affiliations, Copeland, 49 ...The death of Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland prompted an outpouring of condolences after the Phenix City pastor took his own life Friday evening in Lee County. “He was a good man ...After the 2019 suicide of a local teenager, small-town mayor and pastor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland helped students place roadside signs in his Alabama community to try to reach others who might be ...Nov. 4, 2023 Updated Sat., Nov. 4, 2023 at 7:15 p.m. SMITHS STATION, ALABAMA - MARCH 05: Mayor F.L. Bubba Copeland visits an area that was damaged by a tornado March 5, 2019 in Smiths Station ...Nov 5, 2023 · An Alabama mayor and preacher killed himself Friday, two days after being outed by a conservative news site for having a secret life he shared online as a transgender woman. F.L. Bubba Copeland, 49, who was the mayor of tiny Smiths Station, population 6,756, and pastor at First Baptist Church in nearby Phenix City, shot himself at approximately ... SMITHS STATION, Ala. (TND) — The mayor of a small city in Alabama died by suicide after a news website exposed the fact that he was transgender online. F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, who was the ...— Doug Jones (@DougJones) November 4, 2023. Copeland’s death came days after a series of posts by 1819 News, a website that was once owned by the Alabama Policy Institute. The posts...MiamiCoin has generated money for Miami but lost 95% of its value in the process On Feb. 2, the city of Miami cashed out its cryptocurrency MiamiCoin for the first time, depositing...Copeland, 49, was the lead pastor of Phenix City First Baptist Church and the mayor of nearby Smiths Station. Both are suburbs of Columbus, Georgia. Copeland’s suicide came after a series of expose articles by the Alabama website 1819 News. It included pictures of Copeland wearing a shoulder-length wig and looking like a woman.F.L. " Bubba" Copeland Mayor Smiths Station Alabama. 2,182 likes. F.L. "Bubba" Copeland is a lifelong member of Smiths Station, and has served “successfully” on the Lee County Board of Education for...Published November 7, 2023 at 8:43 AM CST. F.L. "Bubba" Copeland wore many hats in the small city of Smiths Station in east Alabama. He was the mayor, a pastor and the owner of a local grocery store. He was also a husband and father. But in the days before Copeland took his life, the 49-year-old was revealed to have another identity — this ...Alabama mayor and pastor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland with his wife. He killed himself Friday after a local news report published photos of him dressing up as a …Nov 9, 2023 · Before becoming Smiths Station’s mayor in 2016, Copeland was on the Lee County Board of Education from 2008 until 2016. He was also a businessman, operating the Country Market grocery store in ... Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland died by suicide on Friday, 48 hours after 1819 News published its initial story, which included what it alleges are photos of Copeland in women’s bras ...Nov 4, 2023 · FL 'Bubba' Copeland was the mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, who died after a local news site outed his transgender identity on social media. ... Copeland’s wife is a local teacher, ... F.L. “Bubba” Copeland was the mayor of Smiths Station, AL. (pop. 6,756) and the pastor at First Baptist Church in nearby Phenix City. On Friday at 5 p.m., in front of sheriff deputies who had ... F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, mayor of Smiths Station and pastor at the First Baptist Church of Phenix City, stands by his car on November 12, 2016 and, inset, Jeff Poor, the editor-in-chief of Alabama ... Copeland was best known for leading his town through a tornado that killed 23 people in eastern Alabama in 2019. "I am so saddened at the death of my friend Mayor Bubba Copeland," Jones said.Copeland had told 1819 News, “Just my wife knows about it. It’s a hobby I do to relieve stress. ... A right wing “news” website published photos of Bubba Copeland, the mayor of an Alabama ...Nov 9, 2023 · Fred “Bubba” Copeland, a 49-year-old husband and father of three, was the mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, population approximately 5,400. He was also the pastor of First Baptist Church of ... MiamiCoin has generated money for Miami but lost 95% of its value in the process On Feb. 2, the city of Miami cashed out its cryptocurrency MiamiCoin for the first time, depositing...Former Alabama Sen. Doug Jones said he was heartbroken by the loss of Copeland, who he described as a friend, a "good man and great mayor." Jones also directly condemned 1819 News.Former Alabama mayor F.L. 'Bubba' Copeland has been accused of sharing images of children from his community in social media posts encouraging kids to transition.. Pastor Copeland, 49, died by ...F.L. “Bubba” Copeland - mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama and pastor of First Baptist Church in Phenix City - was found dead on Friday evening. The 62-year-old's alter ego was Brittini Blaire ... Before becoming Smiths Station’s mayor in 2016, Copeland was on the Lee County Board of Education from 2008 until 20
An Alabama pastor and mayor said photos of himself dressed as a 'transgender curvy girl' were taken with his wife 'in an attempt of humor.' Copeland's statement suggests that the photos were meant to be private and lighthearted, emphasizing the need for sensitivity and respect towards an individual's private life.Mayoral Elections - Mayoral elections involve a lot of campaigning. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about mayoral elections. Advertisement As with the duties of mayor, the electio...The death of Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland prompted an outpouring of condolences after the Phenix City pastor took his own life Friday evening in Lee County. “He was a good man ...Copeland was forty-nine and the mayor of his hometown. ... not only were Bubba and his second wife, Angela, and his two stepdaughters the first family of First Baptist Church, but the Copelands ...What Does a Mayor Do? - What does a mayor do? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a mayor does. 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Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, who also served as the pastor of First Baptist Church in Phenix …Six days after the collapse of Tricord, Craig Monger published an online article in 1819 News that ended the world of Smiths Station, Alabama Mayor Fred Lavon ''Bubba'' Copeland in every way. In addition to serving as Smiths Stations’ Mayor, Fred Copeland was a successful businessman who owned and operated The Country Market …An Alabama community is in shock after the tragic death of a local leader following their involuntary outing as a transgender woman when a local conservative news blog posted photos of them embracing their secret gender identity. Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, who also served as the pastor of First Baptist Church in Phenix …Copeland, the mayor of Smiths Station, a city of 5,300 near the Georgia border, ran a small grocery store and was pastor at First Baptist Church in nearby …On one of his secret social media pages, F.L. “Bubba” Copeland allegedly shared the photos of a local boy and his sister to make it appear as if he had transitioned, with the caption, “Take ...Facebook (Bubba Copeland) Bubba Copeland with his wife. On November 1, 2023, the site “1819 News” published an article headlined, “The secret life of Smiths Station Mayor and Baptist...1819 News published a series of articles on Copeland. The social media accounts belonging to Copeland described a transgender woman in the process of medically transitioning, 1819 News said. But Copeland told the outlet he was not actually doing so. He added that his wife knew of his private hobby, 1819 News said.3 Nov 2023 ... Bubba Copeland Pictures · Bubba Watson Mayor Alabama · Fred Bubba Copeland Mayor Smiths Station Alabama · Pastor Bubba Copeland · Brittin...Updated: Nov 5, 2023 / 08:12 AM EST. LEE COUNTY, Ala. ( WRBL) — Smiths Station Mayor F.L. Bubba Copeland was found dead Friday evening off a Lee County Road, Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed to WRBL ... F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, 62, who was the mayor of tiny Smiths Station, confided in the friend after a news outlet published a story that featured photos of Copeland’s “alter ego” Brittini ... Deputies located Mayor Copeland in the Beulah community of Lee County and a slow pursuit was initiated. Mayor Copeland turned off of Lee road 279 on to Lee road 275 just north of Yarbroughs Crossroads and pulled over. He exited the vehicle, produced a handgun and took his own life.Before becoming Smiths Station’s mayor in 2016, Copeland was on the Lee County Board of Education from 2008 until 2016. He was also a businessman, operating the Country Market grocery store in ...LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA: F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, the beloved pastor of First Baptist Church of Phenix City and mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, died by suicide early on Friday evening in the wake of ...An Alabama mayor and pastor committed suicide days after a conservative news outlet published photos of him wearing women’s clothing. On Wednesday, 1819 News ran a story recounting the record of ...Dellinger supported Copeland to succeed her as mayor. On August 23, Copeland emerged victorious in the election, unseating Buster Bessant to assume the role of the city’s second mayor ever. In 2020, he was elected again. Bubba Copeland. The East Alabama Chamber of Commerce presented him with the “Individual of the Year Award” in 2020 in ...Nov 3, 2023 · Angela Copeland, Bubba Copeland wife is a dedicated educator with a passion for teaching, brings fifteen years of experience to her role as a member of the Smiths Station Panther community. Married to the Mayor of Smiths Station, Bubba Copeland, Angela radiates enthusiasm about her role in this tight-knit Alabama town. Nov 7, 2023 · FL 'Bubba' Copeland, the Smiths Station Mayor, told a friend he was facing 'dark days' before he took his own life (FL Bubba Copeland/Facebook) LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA: FL "Bubba" Copeland, the Smiths Station mayor who is survived by his wife Angela and three kids, reportedly told a friend he was facing "dark days" before killing himself after ... A public visitation is set for Wednesday evening for F. L. “Bubba” Copeland Jr., 49. Copeland’s family will receive visitors from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City.Bubba Copeland and then-President Donald Trump after tornadoes struck Alabama in 2019 (The Office of Mayor Bubba Copeland) “I am so angry right now and heartbroken.— Doug Jones (@DougJones) November 4, 2023. Copeland’s death came days after a series of posts by 1819 News, a website that was once owned by the Alabama Policy Institute. The posts...Smiths Station Mayor F.L. 'Bubba' Copeland, 62, took his own life on Friday. He is survived by his wife Angela, who is also a figure in Smiths Station, Alabama.Nov 7, 2023 · F.L. "Bubba" Copeland wore many hats in the small city of Smiths Station in east Alabama. He was the mayor, a pastor and the owner of a local grocery store. ... He added that his wife knew of his ... And Tennessee is bordered by seven states besides Alabama. Join our newsletter for exclusive features, tips, giveaways! Follow us on social media. We use cookies for analytics trac...If you live in the state of Alabama and you're considering taking out a payday loan, it is important that you understand the state laws surrounding the loan. For example, Alabama's...Fred L. “Bubba” Copeland, 49, the mayor of Smiths Station and a lifelong resident, was found dead on Friday evening, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones told WBRL-TV. “I can confirm he took his own life,” Jones told the television station. Officials said Copeland turned onto Lee Road 275 north of Yarbroughs Crossroads and pulled over.Copeland was best known for leading his town through a tornado that killed 23 people in eastern Alabama in 2019. "I am so saddened at the death of my friend Mayor Bubba Copeland," Jones said.An Alabama mayor and preacher killed himself Friday, two days after being outed by a conservative news site for having a secret life he shared online as a transgender woman. F.L. Bubba Copeland, 49, who was the mayor of tiny Smiths Station, population 6,756, and pastor at First Baptist Church in nearby Phenix City, shot himself at approximately ...Copeland's family has invited friends to visit the Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday to pay their respects to the mayor. A funeral service will also be held at ...Smiths Station Mayor F.L. Bubba Copeland was found dead Friday evening off a Lee County Road, Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed to WRBL. Copeland has been at the center of a controversy this week involving his personal life. In addition to being mayor and owning a small grocery store on the Alabama backwaters, Copeland was the pastor of …F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, mayor of Smiths Station and pastor at the First Baptist Church of Phenix City, stands by his car on November 12, 2016 and, inset, Jeff Poor, the editor-in-chief of Alabama ...Bubba Copeland and then-President Donald Trump after tornadoes struck Alabama in 2019 (The Office of Mayor Bubba Copeland) “I am so angry right now and heartbroken.After the 2019 suicide of a local teenager, small-town mayor and pastor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland helped students place roadside signs in his Alabama community to try to reach others who might be ...ALABAMA CLEARED TO BECOME FIRST STATE TO EXECUTE INMATE WITH NITROGEN GAS: COURT. Alabama mayor and pastor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland with his wife. He killed himself Friday after a local news report ...An Alabama preacher and politician killed himself Friday two days after being outed for having a secret life he shared online as a “transgender curvy girl.”F...Nov. 9, 2023, 11:05 PM UTC. By Solomon Missouri. Fred “Bubba” Copeland, a 49-year-old husband and father of three, was the mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, population …Copeland was forty-nine and the mayor of his hometown. ... not only were Bubba and his second wife, Angela, and his two stepdaughters the first family of First Baptist Church, but the Copelands ...LEE COUNTY, Ala. ( WRBL) — Smiths Station Mayor F.L. Bubba Copeland was found dead Friday evening off a Lee County Road, Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed to WRBL. “I can confirm he took his own life,” Jones said. Copeland has been at the center of a controversy this week involving his personal life.The news site shared screenshots from Copeland’s now-deleted Instagram and Reddit account, where he posted pictures and memes as a transgender woman, …Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland died by suicide on Friday, 48 hours after 1819 News published its initial story, which included what it alleges are photos of Copeland in women’s bras ...F.L. "Bubba" Copeland. (Source: 1819News.com) Editor’s note: It was reported two days after the initial report below that F.L. “Bubba” Copeland died by suicide. In 2016, when F.L. “Bubba” Copeland challenged incumbent Smiths Station Mayor LaFaye Dellinger, he ran with the vision of growing the Lee County hamlet between Opelika and ...An Alabama preacher and politician killed himself Friday two days after being outed for having a secret life he shared online as a “transgender curvy girl.”F...A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at First Baptist of Phenix City where Copeland served as pastor. Smiths Station Mayor Pro Tem Morris Jackson will take on the office of mayor ...Bubba Copeland Death News – The mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, and a pastor of a Baptist church, F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, took his own life on Friday, November 3, 2023, after a conservative website published photos of him dressed as a transgender woman.Copeland, who was 47 years old, had been serving as the mayor …F. L. “Bubba” Copeland was a Baptist pastor and small town mayor. Online, Copeland went by the name Brittini Blaire Summerlin and described herself (himself) as a trans woman. This secret was exposed this past Wednesday, November 1, by 1819, a conservative Alabama news site. 1819 was founded in 2021 as a project of the Alabama …Alabama pastor and mayor dies by suicide after site publishes photos of him cross-dressing. F.L. Bubba Copeland, an Alabama mayor and Baptist pastor, died by suicide on Friday, just days after a conservative news site published a story about the pastor’s “secret life” and shared photos of Copeland wearing women’s clothes.Nov 10, 2023 · On one of his secret social media pages, F.L. “Bubba” Copeland allegedly shared the photos of a local boy and his sister to make it appear as if he had transitioned, with the caption, “Take ... Alabama preacher and mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland shot and killed himself after a conservative news site wrote an expose just days ago exposing his online transgender persona.. The police were asked to perform a welfare check on Copeland; the police tailed his car before Copeland exited the vehicle and shot himself. He added that his wife knew of his private hobby, 1819 News said. Copeland told his congregation on Wednesday a