Why are flags at half-staff in Mississippi today?
Governor Reeves orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day
Governor Tate Reeves directs flags of the United States and the State of Mississippi to fly at half-staff in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Patriot Day.
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Governor Tate Reeves orders flags of the United States and the State of Mississippi to half-staff across Mississippi on September 11, 2026, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Patriot Day. The directive applies to all buildings and grounds across the state.
Flags are to be lowered beginning at sunrise and remain at half-staff through sunset tomorrow, September 11, 2026. The order covers state-wide public property, including all buildings and grounds across Mississippi.
This observance honors the victims, families, and communities affected by the September 11 attacks, marking the 25th anniversary with a day of remembrance throughout the state.
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