‘It Was Just Time’: Mississippi Removes Confederate Battle Emblem From State Flag

Mississippi is removing an image of the Confederate battle flag from its state flag amid outcry against Confederate symbols on public property.

State Governor Tate Reeves, a Republican, signed legislation on Tuesday ordering the “prompt, dignified, and respectful” removal of the state flag bearing the rebel symbol from all state property within 15 days, according to Mississippi’s Clarion-Ledger.