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Mississippi flag supporters criticize ballot summary

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Sponsors of three identical initiatives that seek to keep the Confederate battle emblem on the Mississippi flag say they’re frustrated by ballot titles the attorney general’s staff is writing for their […]

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Mississippi flag temporarily removed at Hattiesburg city buildings

(AP) The Mississippi flag, which includes a Confederate battle emblem, was temporarily removed Thursday from most municipal buildings in one of the largest cities in the state. Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree said he ordered the […]

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Mississippi officials split on Confederate battle emblem

(AP) Mississippi officials are expressing differing opinions about whether to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag: ____ Democratic U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, the only black member of Mississippi’s congressional delegation, said Tuesday […]