Yesterday, the Mississippi Legislature made a mark in history when both chambers voted to take down the state’s flag, one that featured the Confederate battle emblem, and replace it. Below, you will find a running list of people’s reactions to … Continued
Mississippi Veterans Affairs (MSVA) Executive Director Stacey Pickering is receiving a promotion. Pickering has been named the vice president of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) – Southeast Region. “I am honored to represent Mississippi and … Continued
Mississippi continues to see a high number of new COVID-19 cases. The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 675 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total number of cases up to 26,567. 1,059 Mississippians have passed away due … Continued
Eleven days ago, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey became the first prominent voice from the world of sports to renew the call for Mississippi to take action regarding its controversial state flag. The following day, the NCAA joined the cause by … Continued
House Bill 1796 changes the state flag, but what happens now? Reading through a piece of legislation can be cumbersome, so I thought I would attempt to break it down and give you somewhat of a simplified description of what … Continued
June 28, 2020, will be recalled as a pivotal day in Mississippi’s history as lawmakers have voted to remove the controversial state flag, which has flown over the state since 1894. By a vote of 37 to 14, the Senate … Continued
The roll call for the vote on HB 1796. Photo courtesy of MS Statewatch History continues to unfold as the Mississippi House of Representatives has voted to remove the current state flag and the bill now heads over to the … Continued
*This story will be updated as HB 1796 advances through the legislative process. Following Saturday’s historic action taken by the Mississippi Legislature, a bill seeking to remove and change the divisive state flag has officially been introduced. HB 1796, … Continued
While the state is focused on the state flag issue, there is still a pandemic to keep an eye on. The Mississippi Department of Health reported 361 new cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and sadly four more people have lost … Continued
The state was in the national spotlight Saturday as the first steps were made to move toward changing the state flag. The House will reconvene at 2 p.m. this afternoon and the Senate will reconvene at 2:30 p.m. News Mississippi … Continued