WALTHALL — The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Old Choctaw County, presented an American braille flag to the Webster County Courthouse on Patriots’ Day, April 15..
Patriots' Day is the third Monday in April and commemorates the start of the American Revolution by recognizing the battles of Lexington and Concord as well as the aftermath of the "shot heard 'round the world." The "shot heard round the world" is a phrase that refers to the opening shot of the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which sparked the American Revolutionary War and led to the creation of the United States.
The bronze braille flag was purchased through a grant established for the celebration and commemoration of America’s 250 years of freedom. On July 4, 2026, our nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The flag may be viewed at the Webster County Courthouse and is located to the right as you enter the front door.
Attending the dedication ceremony were members of the Board of Supervisors, Pat Cummings, Doug Burgess, Paul Crowley, Curtis Morris and Randy Rico; Chancery Clerk Michael Kolb; attorney Buchanan Meek; DAR members Cindy Mangum (MSSDAR state regent), Sandra Lobrano (chapter regent), Sue Boatman (flag dedication master of ceremony), Beth Duncan, Shana Fondren, Sheila Fondren, Rachel Hunt and Jo Anne Willers; prospective members Lynne Knight Green, Sue Knight and Bonnie Ladner; and Stewart Samples, field representative for Congressman Trent Kelly.
