The new Mississippi flag could include a magnolia or stars or representations of rivers. Or it could reflect the state's Native American heritage with a diamond shape that is important to the ...

Social media posts have said the Mississippi border flag looks like the profile of Bart Simpson. Also, seen from the back — as it will be on a flagpole — the river shape makes less sense.

The bill to redesign the flag is a long overdue step forward. But it has already broken a cardinal rule of flag design.

Mississippians who’d like to display their state flag minus its Confederate imagery can rejoice in a newly approved specialty license plate.

Design enthusiasts say some of the five finalists for a new Mississippi flag are distinctive and others have problems.