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NAACP calls for Mississippi to remove Confederate sign from flag

(AP) The NAACP is calling on Mississippi legislators to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, days after South Carolina removed a stand-alone Confederate banner from its Capitol grounds. “The state of Mississippi […]

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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 […]