State Rep. Sonya Williams Barnes on removal of state flag

State Representative Sonya Williams Barnes also weighed in on the removal of state flags from city buildings.

She said in a statement: “This is a major victory for our city and state. I am honored to represent a city whose leaders have taken the lead towards uniting our community and all Mississippians. There are many change agents in our coastal communities and this is a result of your hard work and tireless efforts. Let us continue to move #onwardtogether for there is more work to be done.”