The Stars and Stripes will fly at half-staff in five U.S. states today to honor public servants and mark local losses. Half-staff flag orders are nationally recognized symbols of collective mourning, ...

The orders mark statewide periods of remembrance and public recognition for people who served in notable positions ...

These orders signal statewide periods of mourning and public tribute, honoring individuals who held significant roles.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered all state flags be lowered to half-staff until Sept. 1 in honor of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered all state flags to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sept. 14, ...

Flags are being lowered today and this weekend to honor fallen service members overseas and mark the deaths of public officials.