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Coverage dated October 24, 2026

Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley dies

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SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — Mayor of Smiths Station, Richard Cooley, has died on Saturday after 20 years of service to the city. Smiths Station Government officials said Cooley died peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

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  1. WRBL Columbus

    Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley dies (opens WRBL Columbus)

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    SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — Mayor of Smiths Station, Richard Cooley, has died on Saturday after 20 years of service to the city. Smiths Station Government officials said Cooley died peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

  2. AL.com

    Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley, longtime educator and public servant, dies (opens AL.com)

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    Richard Cooley, who spent decades serving Smiths Station as an educator, council member and mayor, died Saturday, city officials announced.

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