It’s been 24 years since the tragic events that unfolded on Sept. 11, 2001, but the impact and the memory of that day continue to be felt in Mississippi and across the U.S.
Nearly a quarter century ago, terrorists launched an attack on American soil, killing around 3,000 people in New York, Washington, D.C., and in a field in Shanksville, Pa. Months after the attack, Congress passed a law designating every Sept. 11 as Patriot Day in honor of all affected.
As part of Patriot Day, flags nationwide are flying at half-staff with every state holding their own events honoring the victims, first responders, and their families. From Corinth to the Coast, officials and members of the public spent the better part of Thursday morning remembering the lives lost on that fateful day and those who stepped in to help survivors. Some events are also scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Elected officials have also taken a moment to go to social media to remember Sept. 11, 2001, and how the country has bounced back from the deadliest terrorist attacks in U.S. history.
Gov. Tate Reeves
Never forget. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/cRGWnmasa8
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) September 11, 2025
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann
This week continues to be heavy as today we remember and honor the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks, including the courageous first responders who laid their lives on the line in service.
We will never forget. God bless America. pic.twitter.com/eRadLPB9hh
— Delbert Hosemann (@DelbertHosemann) September 11, 2025
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
September 11, 2001 is a day that forever changed our nation. We honor the lives lost, the bravery of the first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the unity that emerged in those dark moments. We will Never Forget. pic.twitter.com/TTFxmJrO1V
— U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (@SenHydeSmith) September 11, 2025
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson
24 years ago today, the deadliest terrorist attack in American history took place. We solemnly remember that tragic day,
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