Jenna Ridgeway The Life and Achievements of Fred Fred Cochrane, affectionately known as the “Mayor” of Mulberry, was celebrated with a surprise luncheon for his 85th birthday at the Westwind Tavern. Born in Charlotte, N.C., Fred attended Benjamin Franklin University in Washington, D.C., and began his career at Sears Roebuck in 1961. He rose through the ranks…