APR’s Top 5 stories of 2023 (and a bonus)
From the death of a small-town mayor to the fight for voting rights, APR's top 5 stories of 2023.
Bubba Copeland
Lee County sheriff: No evidence of crime on Copeland’s devices
The update should put an end to the whisper campaign against Copeland.
Lee County Democratic Party expresses sadness over Mayor Copeland’s passing
"We condemn, in the strongest terms, the use of discriminatory and hateful rhetoric to target the personal lives of individuals."
Funeral arrangements for Mayor “Bubba” Copeland announced
Family and friends will come together to honor Mr. Copeland's memory on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
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We have fostered an environment in which a man who has apparently committed no crimes nor harmed anyone is shamed into ending his life.
Alabama town mourns mayor’s death after forced outing
Copeland, also a pastor at First Baptist Church in Phenix City, was a beloved figure and married father of three.