State Flag Taken Down in Columbus, Matter Discussed by Tupelo Council
COLUMBUS, Miss.–The state flag will no longer fly over government buildings in Columbus, but will still fly over schools, after a unanimous vote by Columbus...
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Governor Calls for Flag to be Lowered in Honor of Servicemen Killed in Tennessee
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, MISS– Governor Phil Bryant has released an executive order for the flag to be lowered to half-staff. ...
The Mississippi Flag No Longer Flies Over Grenada
by kim
GRENADA, Miss.–The Mississippi flag no longer flies over city buildings in Grenada, starting today. The city council voted 4-3 Monday night at their meeting to...
Grenada City Council to Vote on Removing the State Flag from Public Grounds
by Sarah Ulmer
GRENADA, Miss– Mayor Billy Collins confirms that the city council will vote tonight on whether or not the state flag will be removed from public...
Where’s the Flag? Mississippi Banner Removed From Natchez City Board Room
by kim
By John Mott Coffey, with News Mississippi affiliate WQNZ NATCHEZ, Miss.–The Mississippi state flag with its Confederate emblem was removed from where the Natchez Board...
The Mississippi Flag: Thompson Continues Push for Its Removal, Flag Sales Go Up
by kim
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Mississippi flag issue has not died down over the past week. In fact, both sides have taken action. For Cong. Bennie Thompson, getting...
Wicker: After Prayer and Reflection, Flag Belongs in a Museum
by kim
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Mississippi flag belongs in a museum, said Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) in a statement released Wednesday morning. He joined other state leaders who...
The Mississippi Flag Debate: Thompson, Reeves, Hosemann, Sojourner Comment
by kim
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The time for the Confederate Battle Flag to come off the Mississippi flag may be nearer than some have thought in recent days, with...
Miss. News Briefs: More Schools to Help Your Kids, They Call It Strong Armed Robbery
by kim
JACKSON, Miss.–If your child is having trouble in their traditional school, because there’s trouble there or the classroom environment doesn’t suit them, maybe a charter...