From Tribune staff reports
PINSON, Ala.–Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has authorized the City of Pinson to fly its flags at half-staff this Saturday, Sept. 28, in honor of Mayor Joe Cochran.
Cochran, who served on Pinson’s first four city councils and was elected mayor in 2020, died last Friday after a long battle with ALS.
In a letter sent to Acting Mayor Robbie Roberts, Ivey commended Cochran for his years supporting local education and athletics and his “unwavering dedication to serve others.”
“His passing leaves very large shoes to fill,” Ivey wrote.
Flags in the City of Pinson will be flown at half-staff on Saturday, the day of Cochran’s internment, from sunrise to sunset.