Smiths Station, Alabama is in mourning after the death of their mayor, F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, who died by suicide two days after the conservative news blog 1819 News published a story with photos of him allegedly wearing women's clothing and makeup. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reported that Copeland died in front of police officers who were performing a welfare check, and the community is now coming together to remember Copeland and to support his family.