A Mississippi city took down the state flag because … The city of Gulfport, Mississippi, is removing the state flag at all city-owned buildings and facilities because it includes the Confederate battle flag.
Noose found in driver stall of Bubba Wallace at Alabama … NASCAR said late Sunday that a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace at the NASCAR race in Talladega.
A CLOSER LOOK: Arkansas 2020 year in review In 2020, Arkansas started the year with stormy weather and ended the year with the snowy weather. The rest of the months were stories from court to COVID to diamonds to deaths.
Confederate-related paraphernalia must be removed … The highest-ranking officer in the US Marine Corps has ordered Confederate-related paraphernalia to be removed from all Marine installations.
Inside a KKK murder plot: Grab him up, take him to … It was 11:30 a.m. on March 19, 2015, and the klansmen were celebrating what they thought was a successful murder in Florida. But the FBI had gotten wind of the murder plot.
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann says he’s ‘open’ to changing … Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann said he’s “open” to changing the Mississippi state flag, which has a Confederate emblem on it.
House lawmakers to vote on annual defense bill The $740-billion package includes a 3% pay raise for military officials and $1 billion in COVID-19 preparedness funds.
Bill to remove Nathan Bedford Forrest state holiday passes … The same House committee also turned back a recommendation to remove Forrest’s bust from the second floor of the capitol building.
Flag shop sees spike in demand after Mississippi … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A local flag store is seeing a spike in business just a day after Mississippi lawmakers make history by voting to change the state flag. Dennis Criscuolo, owner of Flag Center on Summer Avenue, says business is booming. “With the signing by the legislature on Saturday… it’s been crazy,” Criscuolo said. “Our […]
Confederate general’s bust in Tennessee capitol draws … The controversial life of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest drew sharp passionate, contrasts Thursday on Tennessee’s Capitol Hill.
Mississippi flag committee chooses final design for … JACKSON, Miss. — The flag committee in Mississippi decided Wednesday on the final design to put on the ballot in November. Mississippi is getting a new state flag and is retiring the old confederate battle emblem. Over the last several years, there has been an ongoing debate about changing the state flag, now it is […]