Infrastructure Local leaders celebrate new EV charging station in Smiths Station The station provides easy charging for travelers on U.S. 280, a crucial corridor. Funding from ADECA's program made it possible. StaffJuly 24, 2025
Local news Lee County sheriff: No evidence of crime on Copeland’s devices The update should put an end to the whisper campaign against Copeland. Jacob HolmesNovember 9, 2023
Local news 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." Patrick DarringtonNovember 9, 2023
Local news Death of Smiths Station mayor under investigation, not online posts “We are investigating the specific circumstance surrounding his death,” Jones told AL.com. Jacob HolmesNovember 8, 2023
News Funeral arrangements for Mayor “Bubba” Copeland announced Family and friends will come together to honor Mr. Copeland's memory on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Bill BrittNovember 6, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Smiths Station mayor’s suicide should serve as a lesson for all of us We have fostered an environment in which a man who has apparently committed no crimes nor harmed anyone is shamed into ending his life. Josh MoonNovember 6, 2023
Local news 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. Bill BrittNovember 6, 2023