Major groups come out against Mississippi state flag

As controversy continues in the state of Mississippi over the state flag, major groups are beginning to speak out and call for change.

And as controversy continues in- the state of- mississippi over the state flag- major groups are beginning to - speak out and call for change.- today the mississippi - association of community- colleges unanimously voted to - support - changing the state flag.- in a statement, the group said,- "we believe the flag of - mississippi should be one that- unites all of us toward a - prosperous future."

- and walmart has announced that- it will no longer display the - mississippi state flag 'in its- current form.'- walmart spokesperson anne - hatfield, speaking out- today saying.

- "we believe it's the right thin- to do, and is consistent with - walmart's position to not sell- merchandise with the- confederate flag from stores an- online sites,"- the mississippi bankers - association mba - also releasing a statement toda- stating, "the flag is divisive- and - continues to have a negative- impact on our state's economy.- the mba, its leadership, and it- membership feel strongly- that the adoption of a new flag- is timely and a - crucial step to improving - mississippi's image.

Adopting a- new flag that represents all of- mississippi could lead to - improved economic opportunities- and quality of- life for all