Gov. Reeves Directs Flags be Flown at Full-Staff for Inauguration

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves today directed that all flags of the United States of America and the State of Mississippi be flown at full-staff on all buildings and grounds of the State of Mississippi and all areas under its jurisdiction beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset on Monday, January 20, 2025, in recognition of Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as the nation’s 47th President.

“This is a historic day for America, and Mississippi looks forward to celebrating it,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Our state is excited for Donald J. Trump to be sworn in as president, and we look forward to supporting his America First agenda. Mississippi is ready to help Make America Great Again!”

All flags will be returned to half-staff at sunrise on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and shall remain at half-staff through sunset on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, ending a thirty-day period in honor of the late President Jimmy Carter. 

Former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 on December 29. Carter served as President(39th) from 1977 to 1981 and he also served as the Governor of Georgia from 1971-1975. He was the longest-lived President in U.S. History.

A copy of the memorandum can be found here.