The Pontotoc Board of Aldermen on Monday approved an order 4-1 requiring the Mississippi state flag be displayed at City Hall and other municipal buildings effective immediately.

Pontotoc Mayor Bob Peeples removed the flag by executive order six weeks ago.

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