Mourning a Senseless Tragedy

The American flag at Fairhope’s pier flies at half staff DEC 16th 2025 in memory of Ella Cook, the 19-year-old student who was one of two people murdered in a DEC 13th 2025 shooting at Brown University in Providence, RI. A native of Mountain Brook, Brown is described by her pastor as “an incredible, grounded, faithful bright light.” Governor Kay Ivey has ordered that flags at the State Capitol Complex in Montgomery and throughout the state remain at half staff until sunset DEC 19th 2025…