"We're sure not going to disappoint them. Updated 0008 GMT (0808 HKT) August 19, 2020. All the options feature the words, "In God, We Trust" -- a requisite from the state legislature. As Mississippi replaces its former flag that had the Confederate battle emblem, five proposals were literally run up a flagpole Tuesday. Ronnie Floyd, president of the SBC Executive Committee, called it “humbling and amazing” that God used Southern Baptists to influence Mississippi’s flag … Mississippi governor signs bill to retire flag with Confederate emblem. Mississippi legislators voted in late June to retire the last state flag in the U.S. with the Confederate battle emblem that’s broadly condemned as racist. A state commission charged with recommending a new design for Mississippi's state flag has narrowed down its options to five entries, the group announced Tuesday. A nine-me… She described the process as "positive" and said that the commissioners, who were selected by Mississippi's governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker, have "worked together really well" and have listened to each other and the public. Share via Email. Updated 1256 GMT (2056 HKT) August 12, 2020. A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag chose five final designs Tuesday — three with a magnolia blossom, ... Then there were 5: Mississippi group narrows flag options. After over 2,000 designs were submitted for a new Mississippi state flag, the commission has released the possible options for a new state flag. Mississippi retired its state flag in June, which had been the last US state flag to feature the Confederate battle flag. “The options we’ve got are for the Legislature to take the leadership role, or put it to a referendum,” Gunn said. JACKSON, Miss. Four of the designs chosen Tuesday are mostly or entirely red, white and blue. Most have stars representing Mississippi as the … Associated Press. According to CNN , sentiments surrounding the banner appeared to have altered this summer as national protests arose in response to the death of George Floyd, who was killed at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. It would do so through creating the Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag. August 18, 2020 09:35 PM Share on Facebook. Other designs include waves, seemingly a nod to the Mississippi River or Gulf Coast. The final flag will be picked in September so that Mississippi voters can vote on the new design in November. View the flags here. "Those flags will fly one after another for a minute or two in front of the Old Capitol a week from (Tuesday) at 10:30 a.m. Also, while that’s happening, we’ll be clearing the rights with the people who designed the flags," said Katie Blount, director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The pending flag of Mississippi features a white magnolia blossom and the words "In God We Trust" on a red field with a gold-bordered blue pale. With a new flag option looming over Mississippians, many are coming up with their own designs.One Mississippian is gaining popularity on social media for their flag designs. Mississippi group narrows state flag options to 5 by EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, The Associated Press | August 19, 2020 at 2:16 p.m. Gunn, the most prominent Mississippi Republican official to definitively call for changing the flag, didn’t talk on Friday about specific options being discussed, but he said his opinion on the issue hasn’t changed. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag chose five final designs Tuesday — three with a magnolia blossom, one with a magnolia tree and one with a shield that has wavy lines representing water. In 2001, Mississippi voters decided nearly 2-to-1 to keep the divisive emblem on the state flag, solidifying its place on the official state banner for nearly two decades. As part of the redesign, the Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag received thousands of submissions for a new flag and previously narrowed the pool to 147 options, which were previously published online. The state is currently in the process of picking a new state flag after its old one -- which was the last US state flag to feature the Confederate battle flag -- was retired in June. Mississippi’s recently retired state flag, which was adopted in 1894, was the last state flag in the union to feature the Confederate battle emblem. ", In a historic move in late June, Mississippi Gov. This flag was chosen by the Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag and was approved by state referendum on November 3, 2020. JACKSON, Miss. "The main thing is that everybody, the public, needs to know that this is a choice they will have on the November ballot," Blount told CNN. He created a new flag design to be considered to replace the old state flag with the Confederate emblem. It replaces the previous flag that displ… A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag chose five final designs Tuesday — three with a magnolia blossom, one with a magnolia tree and one with a shield that We're missing out on a lot of national venues in which MS (the Hospitality State) is not allowed to play host. Members of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Honor Guard prepare to raise the new Mississippi State flag at the Capitol in Jackson, Monday, Jan. 11, … We're going to give them the greatest flag that we can have.". Critics call the Confederate flag a symbol that represents the war to uphold slavery, while supporters call it a sign of Southern pride and heritage. The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag has received nearly 3,000 submissions that meet the legislative criteria. The new flag design needs to include the phrase "In God, We Trust.". A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag chose five final designs Tuesday — three with a magnolia blossom, one with a magnolia tree and one with a shield that has wavy lines representing water. Mississippi legislators voted in late June to retire the last state flag in the U.S. with the Confederate battle emblem that's broadly condemned as racist. The five flags have been posted on the Mississippi Department of Archives and History's website for the public to vote on. The banner was the last state flag … The commissioners will meet again in late August to review what the flags look like on a flagpole. You can view the flags here. Mississippi flag commission narrows options to two after designs fly. A commission working on a new Mississippi flag has narrowed the choices to two designs. A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag chose five final designs Tuesday — three with a magnolia blossom, one with a magnolia tree and one with a shield that has wavy lines representing water. The commissioners will each choose twenty-five flags by August 7, narrowing the entries to a maximum of 225. The bill reads: The 17 Legislature shall determine which of the two (2) options shall be the new Mississippi State Flag … (CNN)Mississippi's new state flag could feature a magnolia flower, or a light house, or the state seal. Mississippi residents who want a state flag without the Confederate battle emblem now can display one on their license plate. The Mississippi state flag, first adopted in 1894, had red, white and blue stripes with the Confederate battle flag in the upper left corner. A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag has chosen five final designs — three with a magnolia blossom, one with a magnolia tree and one with a … By Associated Press. Mississippi’s state flag had cast a long shadow. The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag has received nearly 3,000 submissions that meet the legislative criteria. If voters accept the design, it will become the new Mississippi flag. Mississippi voters affirmed the new flag on Election Day, and the legislature codified that vote with a bill making official the new flag. Then there were 5: Mississippi group narrows flag options. “Mississippi was named after the great river, so I wanted to be sure to incorporate that and use the colors of the existing flag.” The Mississippi State grad rough drafted several options he hopes can be presented to the committee that will select the new state flag design. One mockup — dubbed the 'mosquito flag' — mistakenly made the flag commission's original cut “I vowed to the people in my district that I would stand by their right to have a choice,” Sojourner said. A state commission charged with recommending a new design for Mississippi's state flag has narrowed down its options to five entries, the group announced Tuesday. The Commission will have till January 1, 2021 to design the flags. A fourth flag features a white magnolia tree on a blue background. View Comments. Gov. Alan Beam is a graphic designer who's hometown is in Tupelo. Another flag, known as the Great River Flag, features a shield that draws inspiration from Mississippi's 1798 Territorial Seal. CNN's Chandelis Duster, Paul LeBlanc and Shawna Mizelle contributed to this report. Mississippi governor signing law for flag without rebel sign Mississippi Gov_ Tate Reeves is set to sign a bill that gives the state a new flag with a magnolia and the phrase, “In God We Trust." A nine-member commission responsible for choosing a design for the new Mississippi state flag narrowed the field to two options on Tuesday … The designs are some combination of red, white and blue, though a few choices feature a green background. Commission members will … Then There Were 5: Mississippi Group Narrows Flag Options A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag has chosen five final designs — three with a … Mississippi legislators took a landmark vote in late June to retire a 126-year-old state flag that was the last in the U.S. to include the Confederate battle emblem. Afterward, it was passed by the state legislature on January 6, 2021, and will become the official state flag of the U.S. state of Mississippiupon the Governor's signature on January 11, 2021. "The mosquito flag advanced to Round Two due to a typo in a list of flag numbers submitted by one commissioner. And each design includes a yellow diamond-shaped star to reflect Mississippi's Native American history and culture. Mississippi officials zapped the idea of the next state flag featuring a huge mosquito — saying the blood-sucking insect design was included in the final selections by mistake. Mississippi narrows redesigned flag options after removing Confederate emblem widely condemned as racist By Associated Press Aug. 14, 2020 JACKSON, Miss. The commission will meet on Friday to decide on the final five flags, which will then be posted for public comment. The tribal chief of Mississippi's Choctaw Indians, Cyrus Ben, who is on the flag commission, previously said that the symbol is significant to his tribe, seen in clothing, bead work and basket designs, and represents the eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake. View the flags here. August 3, 2020. (AP) — A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag has chosen five final designs — three with a magnolia blossom, one with a magnolia tree and one with a shield … A nine-member commission responsible for choosing a design for the new Mississippi state flag narrowed the field to two options on Tuesday … Print this page. Three of the flags feature a magnolia flower, Mississippi's state flower, in the center. For years, supporters of changing the flag have not been able to garner the simple majority needed to change the controversial banner through the normal legislative process. Some of the flags show the Mississippi state seal depicting an eagle, not unlike the US coat of arms. The commissioners will each choose twenty-five flags by August 7, narrowing the entries to a maximum of 225. ... Sojourner, who is white, also objected the magnolia design being the only option on the ballot. August 5, 2020. by Bailey Martin. Over the past month, with the help of MDAH, the commission members steadily narrowed down the options from an initial 3,000 submissions, to 146 options, to nine finalists last week. On each of those flags, the flower is surrounded by a circle of stars to signify Mississippi's status as the 20th state. Options for Mississippi's new state flag include magnolia flower, stars or state seal to replace old Confederate design In June 2020 the Mississippi Legislature abolished the 1894 flag with its Confederate battle emblem; they then appointed a commission to design a new flag, with the stipulation that … (AP) — A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag chose five final designs Tuesday — three with a magnolia blossom, one with a magnolia tree and one Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Legislature. "Those flags will fly one after another for a minute or two in front of the Old Capitol a week from (Tuesday) at 10:30 a.m. Also, while that’s happening, we’ll be clearing the rights with the people who designed the flags," said Katie Blount, director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Tate Reeves. Share on Twitter. Mississippi recently retired the … The original article, now of merely historical interest, appears here. New Mississippi flag without rebel symbol being put into law. At the commission's July 28 meeting, chair and former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Reuben Anderson said, "We have a challenge before us, but I can assure you of one thing: we are going to design and approve a flag that Mississippi can be proud of. Lawmakers retired the old flag six months ago as racial justice protests roiled the country. Mississippi narrows redesigned flag options after removing Confederate emblem widely condemned as racist By Associated Press Aug. 14, 2020 Then There Were 5: Mississippi Group Narrows Flag Options A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag has chosen five final designs — three with a … (AP) — The new Mississippi state flag will not include beer cans, crawfish, a caramel cake, Elvis or Kermit the Frog. ... By law, the old flag with the Confederate battle emblem is not an option… Each of the designs may have to undergo minor modifications to fit flag proportions. I just feel MS will probably have to revise our flag soon and I'd like to be in the running to present my ideas as choices. Then there were 5: Mississippi group narrows flag options Mississippi Department of Archives and History The Mississippi Flag Commission says these are the final five flag designs. One has a stylized white magnolia tree on a blue background. Mississippi governor signs bill to retire flag with Confederate emblem. Now, most of the 146 options feature magnolias -- the state flower -- or stars. Gunn, the most prominent Mississippi Republican official to definitively call for changing the flag, didn’t talk on Friday about specific options being discussed, but he said his opinion on the issue hasn’t changed. In 1894—nearly 30 years after the Confederacy lost the Civil War—it adopted a flag with the Confederate battle emblem. One of the odder options that had seemingly made it to the second round was a flag design with a large mosquito surrounded by a circle of stars. Phil Bryant signed a bill Tuesday authorizing the state to sell several new specialty license plates. (CNN)Mississippi is getting closer to picking a state flag that residents can vote on in November. "This shows Mississippi has a tremendous interest in what we're doing," commission chair Reuben Anderson said during Tuesday's meeting. That commissioner has requested that the flag be removed from the Round Two gallery, and MDAH staff has complied," the state agency said on. JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag chose five final designs Tuesday — three with a magnolia blossom, one … Update: On Sept. 2, the state commission selected the Magnolia Flag as the final design for voters to approve in November. “The options we’ve got are for the Legislature to take the leadership role, or put it to a referendum,” Gunn said. A group then narrowed the choice to two designs: One with a shield and one with a magnolia. The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag on Monday announced that it narrowed down the nearly 3,000 submissions it received to 146 options for a new state flag. The flags will be flown in front of the Old State Capitol and then opened up to public comment. “When you fly a flag … Feb 26, 2016 - I'm not making a political stance by any means. Legislators have not changed […] The Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag on Monday announced that it narrowed down the nearly 3,000 submissions it received to 146 options for a new state flag. MDAH Department Director Katie Blount told CNN on Tuesday that the "level of public engagement has stayed very high throughout" the selection process. The commission tossed out designs that included guitars, beer cans, Largemouth bass, a Jesus meme and the Southeastern Conference logo. The commissioners will each choose twenty-five flags by August 7, narrowing more than a thousand entries to a maximum of 225. One of them features a proposed state flag designed by Jackson artist Laurin Stennis. Mississippians Flag Proposal. Mississippi on Tuesday began flying a new state flag that no longer has a Confederate battle emblem. … They're expected to select the final flag on September 2 to submit to Gov. The flag was swatted down from further consideration on Tuesday and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History explained that it had been added as a mistake. Mississippi legislators voted in late June to retire the last state flag in the U.S. with the Confederate battle emblem that's broadly condemned as racist. JACKSON, Miss. Options for Mississippi's new state flag include magnolia flower, stars or state seal to replace old Confederate design By: CNN Posted: Aug 11, 2020 10:18 AM CST (AP) — Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired … These redesign-concepts reflect our original flag: The Magnolia Tree Flag. "The back-and-forth (between the commissioners) has been a really important part of the process," Blount said. As of Monday afternoon, over 48,000 initial votes were cast in a public poll for Mississippians to choose their favorite of the nine. 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