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Amid national talk of US flags, Jackson flags at City Hall, Thalia Mara are tattered, battered

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January 17, 2025

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Amid national talk of US flags, Jackson flags at City Hall, Thalia Mara are tattered, battered

Replacements on way, City official says

Flags have been a hot-topic issue around the country and in Mississippi over the last the week, but the real question is this: have you noticed the flags waving — or attempting to — at Jackson City Hall?

The American and Jackson flags at the top of City Hall’s flagpole have surely seen better days. The tattered American flag is partially ripped, looking as if it was raised after a long battle.

Below the American flag, the City of Jackson’s flag, or what’s left of it, is shredded so much you wouldn’t be able to tell what kind of flag it is. The city’s flag — which is supposed to show a gold star, a blue center, a white cross and a green field — looks as if someone stuffed it through a paper shredder.

Then take a walk just down Pascagoula Street to Thalia Mara Hall. 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 to be found. The Jackson flag located at Thalia Mara is slightly frayed.

On Friday, after the Clarion Ledger asked if the city was aware of the conditions of the flags, Jackson Spokesperson Melissa Payne said replacements should take place this year. She attributed the flags’ current beat-up conditions to the weather and couldn’t recall the last time they were replaced.

“We are in the process of replacing those flags,” Payne said, adding that Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba personally brought up the issue “at the end of last year.”

According to Annin Flagmakers, which bills itself as “the largest and oldest flag manufacturer in the United States,” a nylon American flag can cost between $23 to $10,270, depending on the size. The smallest American flag available is 3-feet in length and 5-feet in width; the biggest American flag available are 50-feet in length and 80-feet in width. A polyester American flag is a bit more expensive, costing between $42 and $13,160.

The old Mississippi flag, which showed a confederate emblem in the left-hand corner, was replaced in 2020, after years of public debate. Gov. Tate Reeves, who refused to take a position on the flag for years, signed a law that mandates the removal of the old state flag and bans future use of the Confederate emblem.

Flags are flying at half-staff this month in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who at 100 was the nation’s oldest president. The state flag had been flying at half-staff in recent days to honor the two from Mississippi who died in the New Orleans terror attack. Reeves ordered the flags to fly at full height on Monday to honor the second inauguration of President Donald Trump.

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Mississippi House of Representatives passes bill to make NIL earnings non-taxable

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March 4, 2026

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Mississippi House of Representatives passes bill to make NIL earnings non-taxable

NIL money comes with a price. More specifically, a tax bill.

The Mississippi legislature is trying to reduce that burden for college athletes who play there.

Via Bea Anhuci of the Mississippi Clarion Ledger, the Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill that would exempt NIL earnings from state income tax.

It’s a recruiting tool for Ole Miss and Mississippi State, one that would put the Mississippi schools on equal footing with other states that host SEC universities. Florida, Tennessee, and Texas have no state income tax, and Arkansas carved out NIL earnings from the state’s income tax burden in 2025.

Mississippi currently charges a four-percent tax on anyone making more than $10,000 per year.

NIL earnings remain subject to federal income tax.

The bill will have to also pass the Mississippi Senate, and the governor would then be required to sign it into law.

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Why Rebels are keeping pace for Mississippi State CB commit Brandon Allen Jr

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March 3, 2026

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Why Rebels are keeping pace for Mississippi State CB commit Brandon Allen Jr

Ole Miss is working to eventually flip Mississippi State cornerback commit Brandon Allen Jr. (Atlanta, Ga.). Ahead of a packed spring travel schedule, visiting multiple programs, Allen speaks on his current recruitment with Rebels247.com.

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Carpenter Pole and Piling invests $5M in Mississippi, creating 10 jobs

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March 2, 2026

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Carpenter Pole and Piling invests M in Mississippi, creating 10 jobs

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| Mississippi Clarion Ledger

A Mississippi wood products manufacturer is investing nearly $5 million in an expansion.
Carpenter Pole and Piling’s project is expected to create 10 new jobs in Wiggins.
The expansion includes a new treatment plant and an additional 20 acres for storage.
Construction is anticipated to be completed by September 2026.

A wood products manufacturer is set to create new jobs as part of a major expansion.

Carpenter Pole and Piling is investing nearly $5 million into its Wiggins, Mississippi, operation.

The expansion will add 10 new positions and support long-term growth in the region.

“Carpenter Pole and Piling is a true Mississippi success story, and we’re proud to see the company continue investing right here at home,” Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said.

“This expansion in Stone County is creating new opportunities for hardworking Mississippians while strengthening a company that has long contributed to our state’s economy,” Reeves said. “When Mississippi businesses grow, our communities grow with them, and we remain committed to fostering a business environment where companies can thrive.”

Carpenter Pole and Piling produces utility poles and pilings for marine and foundation use.

The project includes construction of a new treatment plant, investment in a 2,600-cubic-foot autoclave and an alternative treatment option to improve production capacity.

The company is also clearing and preparing an additional 20 acres for a new pole storage yard.

Stone County is also contributing to the project.

The company expects to complete construction by September 2026.

The new roles are expected to be filled by January 2027.

Carpenter Pole and Piling specializes in the production of utility poles. It also manufactures foundation and marine pilings.

The new autoclave will increase production and add an alternative treatment option.

This story was created by business and development writer Ross Reily, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more.

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