Mississippi State Rep. Kabir Karriem, D-Columbus, introduced bills in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The only other state celebrating Robert E. Lee Day and King together is Alabama.

Many states in the South have opted to abolish or rename Confederate-related holidays. Louisiana in 2022 struck Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day from the list of official state holidays.

President Trump announced Tuesday that he will restore the names of Fort Robert E. Lee and six other military bases that formerly honored Confederate war leaders. “For a little breaking news, we ...