The Mississippi Senate approved a resolution that laid the groundwork for the state to remove the Confederate emblem from its flag, per Giacomo Bologna and Luke Ramseth of the Mississippi Clarion Ledger.
Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill, who said he would leave the team if the Confederate symbol was not changed, offered his response to Saturday's news:
Hill was born and raised in Columbus, Mississippi, and played high school ball for Columbus as well.
Kay Jones, James Froio and Kelly Mena of CNN.com offered specifics on the state government's decision and what lies ahead:
"The newly passed resolution suspends the rules so that lawmakers can consider a bill that would change or remove the flag.