State flag issue: Today’s timeline of legislative action
All eyes are on Mississippi as the legislature could take historic action today. Lawmakers are in the state capitol for a rare Saturday session. Mostly they have discussed appropriations but…
House Rules Committee doesn’t take up flag resolution in morning meeting
It appears that a potential vote to change the Mississippi state flag will have to wait a little while longer. The House Rules Committee, which is where a resolution to…
Governor statement on flag: “Send me a bill and I’ll sign it”
As the legislature prepares to gavel in this morning, Governor Tate Reeves made the following statement: The legislature has been deadlocked for days as it considers a new state flag.…
Lawmakers will possibly address state flag today
You have heard many voices, from all sides, expressing opinions on what to do about the state flag. It appears, today will be the day for action by the legislature.…
Mississippi Weather Outlook for Saturday, June 27th
Here’s a look at your statewide forecast: To the north, becoming partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80's. Partly cloudy tonight with a…
Governor extends ‘Safe Return’ order as COVID-19 cases rise
Photo Courtesy of Gov. Reeves office As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves has extended the statewide ‘Safe Return’ order in an attempt to limit transmission.…
Waller talks MEC’s support of changing the flag
Scott Waller of the Mississippi Economic Council called in to The JT Show on Friday to talk about the MEC’s public support of changing the flag. Check out the full…
GCBC President says the flag needs to go
After Gulfport recently stopped flying the state flag, Gulf Coast Business Council (GCBC) President Ashley Edwards took some time to talk about the importance of removing the flag on today’s…
Changing the flag: What you need to know
As you read this, you will probably feel like you have returned to school, but it’s important to understand the process behind the movement to change the flag. It’s sort…
