Loose Ends: Namesakes

There are plenty of small towns whose namesake dates back to the town’s origin, passed down from the pioneer settlers and their descendants. A small town in Alabama sports an unusual twist to that tradition. Phil Campbell, Ala., bears both the first and last name of a local pioneer.
Recently, Phil Campbell, population 1,100, became the focus of several news stories after a tornado swept through the community, killing 26 residents.
Help came from all…