On Wednesday evening, Governor Tate Reeves posted a statement on Facebook, saying that “a veto would be pointless” if the legislature decided to suspend the rules and change the flag. Here is the full post: You’ve probably seen the conversation … Continued
The Justice Act has stalled in the Senate and a Mississippi Senator is speaking out. Mississippi’s U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith decried Senate Democrats’ decision to deny Senate debate on significant police reform legislation, asserting that blocking the bill leaves the nation … Continued
On Monday, Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill tweeted that he “won’t be representing this State anymore” if the current state flag isn’t amended, and the university’s athletics director is standing by the star player. “I think Kylin is showing … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 526 new cases of COVID-19. Today’s report represents the second-largest one-day rise in new cases following Tuesday’s record of 611. The state’s total number of cases is now at 23,424. 1,011 Mississippians … Continued
A Mississippi judge has been confirmed by the Senate to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals. Judge Cory Wilson was appointed by President Trump to serve on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals back in March. With the support … Continued
With Friday quickly approaching, time is dwindling for the Mississippi Legislature to make a decision on the flag, and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn does not want to see the issue pushed to a referendum. “I am not a … Continued
Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has remained mum on the state flag situation until today. The Senate chamber leader released a statement this morning, saying that he is “open” to changing the flag, and the legislature will address the controversial … Continued
The results are in from Tuesday’s elections in Mississippi. Republican runoff – MS 2nd Congressional District After qualifying for the runoff back on March 10th, Brain Flowers defeated Thomas Carey by a 70%-30% margin on Tuesday. Tuesday’s runoff sets up … Continued
State flag being removed in the City of Laural (Image courtesy of the City of Laurel) As more people begin to make their feelings public regarding changing the state flag, several public officials are speaking out. Groups are making their … Continued
With the recent passage of HB 1087, prohibition in Mississippi will finally come to an end. In 1966, Mississippi became the last state to repeal its statewide prohibition when, according to the Department of Archives and History, a raid at … Continued