PINCKARD, Ala. (WDNews) – Residents of Pinckard are frustrated with ongoing mail delivery issues, a problem that has persisted for over six years without a permanent solution.
Mayor Bobby Borland, who has served for eight years, acknowledges that many citizens are still concerned about the situation. The problems range from late bill notices to undelivered medication for disabled children.
The confusion seems to arise because rural routes in Pinckard are assigned Midland City’s zip code, despite Pinckard having its own zip code that locals have used for years. Some residents report that even when using the correct zip code, they still face mail delivery issues.
Terry Dedrick, a Pinckard resident, shared how these mail problems have impacted her and her disabled son, particularly during the pandemic when her son was supposed to receive free meals that were never delivered. Additionally, necessary medications requiring delivery to their home were also undelivered.
Dedrick’s investigation revealed that the issue extended beyond mail delivery, affecting the town’s tax revenue and insurance rates. She noted that insurance costs were higher when using a Midland City address due to its higher rating, despite Pinckard having better emergency response services.
U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-2) intervened, providing a temporary solution. Residents were advised to get a P.O. Box and have packages delivered to the Pinckard post office instead of their street address. While this has improved the situation, it is still not an ideal fix.
Mayor Borland emphasized that the town is determined to resolve the issue so residents can receive mail at their homes. He also praised the efforts of Pinckard postal workers who have been assisting with this matter. Rep. Moore has also addressed the issue in a statement to News4.
