Why are flags flying at half staff in Mississippi on Friday, Jan. 17? State flags will be lowered to honor the memory of a victim of the New Orleans terrorist attack on Jan. 1. Here's what we know.

Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has ordered the U.S. and state flags in Mississippi be flown at full height on Monday during the inauguration of President Donald Trump. "This is a historic day for ...

While the American flag appears to be in good condition, the state of Mississippi flag is ripped in half, showing only the red end. The state flag's white magnolia on a navy background is nowhere ...