The commission tossed out designs that included guitars, beer cans, Largemouth bass, a Jesus meme and the Southeastern Conference logo. Now, most of the 146 options feature magnolias – the state ...

One finalist bears a shield with red stripes and waves. The other features a magnolia flower surrounded by a circle of stars, bordered by red stripes. Both showcase the words "In God We Trust." ...

The nine-member commission selected the Magnolia design for the next Mississippi state flag today. The flag features a magnolia flower surrounded by a circle of stars, bordered by red stripes.

“The New Magnolia Flag” features a white magnolia blossom surrounded by a circle of 20 stars, representing Mississippi’s status as the 20th US state. The flower is fitting for the Southern ...

The magnolia design features a circle of 20 stars representing Mississippi as the country's 20th state. A larger five-point star at the top is a nod to Native American tribes from the area.