Mississippi to remove Confederate emblem-emblazoned state flag
In 2001, voters decided two to one in a ballot measure to keep the flag as is, many arguing it was a nod to their ancestors who fought for Mississippi in the Civil War.
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Mississippi moves to vote on changing state flag
Mississippi lawmakers are considering erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag. Mississippi is the last state to have a flag that includes the emblem.
Mississippi could remove Confederate battle emblem from flag
Governor Tate Reeves said Saturday that he would sign a bill to change the flag if the Legislature passes one.
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Bennie Thompson is the state's only black federal lawmaker. He chairs the House Homeland Security Committee and has been in Congress since 1993
Walmart rids Mississippi stores of state flag with Confederate emblem
With Magnolia State under pressure to redo its flag, retailing giant says it'll no longer display the banner in outlets.
NCAA bans championships in states where Confederate flag is "prominent"
The NCAA pointed the ruling at Mississippi in their statement on the matter, saying, "Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the Association's policy."
SEC to Mississippi: Change the flag, or risk losing host rights for championship events
The statement comes amid widespread criticism over the flag, which features the confederate battle emblem.
Fight grows in Mississippi over state flag's Confederate emblem
The state is the last to display the Confederate design within its own ensign.
Cristobal makes landfall, drenches Southeast
Tropical storm Cristobal made landfall Sunday, submerging entire neighborhoods and spinning two tornadoes. The storm has since been downgraded to a tropical depression, but forecasters said some parts of Louisiana and Mississippi could get as much as a foot of rain with storm surges of up to five feet. Jade Cunningham reports.
Fire destroys church that violated stay-at-home orders
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Tight race expected in Mississippi governor's contest
President Trump traveled to Tupelo, Mississippi, to rally support for the Republican candidate for governor, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves. Reeves is running against Attorney General Jim Hood, the only Democrat to hold statewide office in Mississippi. Mississippi Today political and government reporter Bobby Harrison joins CBSN to discuss.
Elections held today in many states
Kentucky, Mississippi, Virginia and New Jersey are all holding elections today. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN with more on these races and the latest in campaign 2020.
Salad products recalled over possible E. coli contamination
Salad products containing meat and poultry are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. The products were sold October 14-16 in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin. CBS New York reports.
Yo Gotti announces prison reform rally in Mississippi
Rappers Yo Gotti and Jay-Z have teamed up to bring legal action against the Mississippi Department of Corrections after five prisoners died violently in the state's prisons in the past month. Yo Gotti told CBSN he will be holding a prison reform rally in Mississippi next week in support of the inmates being held in the State Penitentiary.
15th inmate dies in a Mississippi prison
The 15th inmate has died in just over a month amid violence and poor conditions inside Mississippi state prisons. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Millions in path of dangerous storm system
Millions of people are under weather alerts as powerful winter storms hit states like Mississippi and Louisiana. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.
Mississippi state prisons under investigation
Four Mississippi state prisons are the focus of a federal civil rights investigation after a series of inmate deaths. At least 15 people have died inside state facilities since late December and as recently as last weekend. The probe will explore whether prison officials have done enough to adequately protect inmates from physical harm. The quality of mental health care and suicide prevention efforts are also under investigation.
Mississippi approaching catastrophic flooding
Mississippi is bracing for potentially catastrophic flooding from the rain-swollen Pearl River. Governor Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency urging people who live around the capital Jackson to follow mandatory evacuations. Meg Oliver reports.
Mississippi homes damaged by historic floods
Mississippi is in a state of emergency Monday morning after historic levels of flooding damaged at least 200 homes near the state capitol of Jackson. At least four people had to be rescued from their homes as the Pearl River's rising water flooded entire neighborhoods. Omar Villafranca is in Jackson to report on the latest damage.
State of Emergency declared amid Mississippi floods
The South is dealing with historic flooding. The forecast calls for more rain in parts of Mississippi, where a state of emergency has been declared. Omar Villafranca reports.
Mississippi flooding damages 1,200 homes
Nearly 3 million people are under a state of emergency in Mississippi after the Pearl River rose to historic levels, causing flooding around the state capitol of Jackson. Around 1,200 homes are damaged after entire neighborhoods were left flooded. Omar Villafranca reports on the latest extent of the damage from Jackson.
Thousands of homes and businesses flooded in Mississippi
Flood watches and warnings are posted across the South and Central U.S. Millions are under states of emergency in Mississippi and Alabama. Omar Villafranca reports.
Biden & Sanders face off in 6 key states
The stakes are high for Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders as six states hold primaries today. Democratic contests are underway in Washington state, Idaho, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri and Mississippi. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Detroit while CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN on set to discuss the latest developments.
Sanders looks to block Biden's momentum
Six states — Michigan, Washington, Missouri, Mississippi, Idaho and North Dakota — are voting in Democratic primaries today. CBS News political contributor Leslie Sanchez, Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and Ken Thomas, a national reporter for the Wall Street Journal, join CBSN to discuss the latest in the race.
Biden wins Mississippi Democratic primary
As polls close Tuesday, CBS News projects Joe Biden will win the Mississippi primary. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBSN contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright discuss the early exit polls.
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