Momentum is building toward the removal of the Mississippi state flag as the Senate has adopted the resolution to suspend the rules, allowing a flag-changing bill to be introduced at the capitol. The final vote tally in the Senate was … Continued
The roll call for the vote on HCR 79. Photo courtesy of MS Statewatch The Mississippi House of Representatives has cleared the first monumental hurdle in the process of changing the controversial state flag. After the House Rules Committee sent … Continued
The process to change the Mississippi state flag is officially underway. The House Rules Committee has passed HCR 79, sending the resolution to suspend the rules to the House floor with the intent of removing the Confederate Battle emblem from … Continued
All eyes are on Mississippi as the legislature could take historic action today. Lawmakers are in the state capitol for a rare Saturday session. Mostly they have discussed appropriations but so far the “elephant in the room”, the state flag, … Continued
It appears that a potential vote to change the Mississippi state flag will have to wait a little while longer. The House Rules Committee, which is where a resolution to suspend the rules of the legislature would originate, met this … Continued
As the legislature prepares to gavel in this morning, Governor Tate Reeves made the following statement: The legislature has been deadlocked for days as it considers a new state flag. The argument over the 1894 flag has become as divisive … Continued
You have heard many voices, from all sides, expressing opinions on what to do about the state flag. It appears, today will be the day for action by the legislature. As it stands now, the House Rules Committee will meet … Continued
Photo Courtesy of Gov. Reeves office As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves has extended the statewide ‘Safe Return’ order in an attempt to limit transmission. According to a news release, Governor Reeves consulted with State … Continued
As you read this, you will probably feel like you have returned to school, but it’s important to understand the process behind the movement to change the flag. It’s sort of like a basketball game at this point. The ball … Continued
As if COVID-19 wasn’t enough, the Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first case of West Nile Virus in 2020. The case was reported in Claiborne County. With temperatures and humidity rising, the risk of WNV will also … Continued