Jamie Rankin of Braxton waves her United States flag during "The Rally For America" at Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Monday, Sept, 24, 2001. Several thousand people attended the rally. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Jamie Rankin of Braxton waves her United States flag during "The Rally For America" at Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Monday, Sept, 24, 2001. Several thousand people attended the rally. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Brinkley Middle School eighth grader Jomekeia Martin, 13, watches as the World Trade Center attack is replayed on a television in her U.S. History class in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Students in the class expressed their feelings following the attack and discussed U.S. policies regarding terrorism and immigration. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Brinkley Middle School eighth grader Jomekeia Martin, 13, watches as the World Trade Center attack is replayed on a television in her U.S. History class in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Students in the class expressed their feelings following the attack and discussed U.S. policies regarding terrorism and immigration. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
"Let there be peace on Earth, the peace that was meant to be," sing Millsaps math professor Gayla Dance (left) with her daughter Jennifer and husband Dennis during a Candlelight Vigil for Community Strength held at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
"Let there be peace on Earth, the peace that was meant to be," sing Millsaps math professor Gayla Dance (left) with her daughter Jennifer and husband Dennis during a Candlelight Vigil for Community Strength held at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Melton Sales owner Marie Melton of Haleyville, Ala., clips a pair of patriotic designs onto a display outside her t-shirt booth at the Mississippi State Fair on Wednesday, October 3, 2001. The two designs each include imagery from the terrorist attacks of September, 11. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Melton Sales owner Marie Melton of Haleyville, Ala., clips a pair of patriotic designs onto a display outside her t-shirt booth at the Mississippi State Fair on Wednesday, October 3, 2001. The two designs each include imagery from the terrorist attacks of September, 11. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Fans salute the flag and sing the national anthem before the first annual Pig Bowl between the Pearl Police Department and the Madison County Sheriff’s department at Madison Central High School in Madison, Miss., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. The event was a fund raiser for people affected by the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. (File photo by Rick Guy/Clarion Ledger)
Fans salute the flag and sing the national anthem before the first annual Pig Bowl between the Pearl Police Department and the Madison County Sheriff’s department at Madison Central High School in Madison, Miss., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. The event was a fund raiser for people affected by the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. (File photo by Rick Guy/Clarion Ledger)
Delta Airlines' monitors show all flights cancelled until further notice at the Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. (File photo by Brian Albert Bloom/Clarion Ledger)
Delta Airlines' monitors show all flights cancelled until further notice at the Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. (File photo by Brian Albert Bloom/Clarion Ledger)
Jackson fire department district chief Robby Bush salutes as a bagpiper plays "Amazing Grace" during a ceremony honoring New York firefighters killed in the line of duty on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001. The ceremony was attended by firefighters and emergency personnel from across the metro area. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Jackson fire department district chief Robby Bush salutes as a bagpiper plays "Amazing Grace" during a ceremony honoring New York firefighters killed in the line of duty on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001. The ceremony was attended by firefighters and emergency personnel from across the metro area. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Artwork by Mississippi College student Brandi Biard depicts elements of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Artwork by Mississippi College student Brandi Biard depicts elements of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Parents remove their children from the daycare at the McCoy Federal Building in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Security was increased after terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Despite the heightened security, the building remained open for business. (File photo by Rick Guy/Clarion Ledger)
Parents remove their children from the daycare at the McCoy Federal Building in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Security was increased after terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Despite the heightened security, the building remained open for business. (File photo by Rick Guy/Clarion Ledger)
"Most people are appreciative. Some get a little upset when asked to say, take off their shoes," said Army National Guard Sgt. Philip Blackman, of passenger demeanor and waiting in long lines at security checkpoints at the Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Miss., on Friday, Oct. 5, 2001. Friday marked the first day National Guardsmen were posted at checkpoints. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
"Most people are appreciative. Some get a little upset when asked to say, take off their shoes," said Army National Guard Sgt. Philip Blackman, of passenger demeanor and waiting in long lines at security checkpoints at the Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Miss., on Friday, Oct. 5, 2001. Friday marked the first day National Guardsmen were posted at checkpoints. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Donna Godwin of Jackson sings and prays during a noon prayer service at St. Peter's Catholic Cathedral in Jackson, Miss., on Friday, Sept. 14, 2001. A standing-room-only crowd came for guidance in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist attacks. (File photo by Brian Albert Broom/Clarion Ledger)
Donna Godwin of Jackson sings and prays during a noon prayer service at St. Peter's Catholic Cathedral in Jackson, Miss., on Friday, Sept. 14, 2001. A standing-room-only crowd came for guidance in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist attacks. (File photo by Brian Albert Broom/Clarion Ledger)
"We love this country. We are Americans. But because of our turbans and beards, we are mistaken for these people who did these horrible things," said east Indian born Sikh, Surinder Singh at the Temple Gurdawara Sahib in Jackson, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
"We love this country. We are Americans. But because of our turbans and beards, we are mistaken for these people who did these horrible things," said east Indian born Sikh, Surinder Singh at the Temple Gurdawara Sahib in Jackson, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Like some other Muslim buildings, International Museum of Islamic Cultures fell prey to vandals in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11 in Jackson, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Like some other Muslim buildings, International Museum of Islamic Cultures fell prey to vandals in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11 in Jackson, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr., speaks of patriotism, promise and unity during a "Rally 'Round the Flag" event held on the south steps of the State Capitol on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. Johnson first served as mayor of Jackson from 1997 until 2005 when he was defeated by Frank Melton in the Democratic primary. Johnson was the first African-American Jackson mayor elected. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr., speaks of patriotism, promise and unity during a "Rally 'Round the Flag" event held on the south steps of the State Capitol on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. Johnson first served as mayor of Jackson from 1997 until 2005 when he was defeated by Frank Melton in the Democratic primary. Johnson was the first African-American Jackson mayor elected. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
John Crockett of Greenville, S.C. makes a phone call at the Jackson International Airport where all flights are cancelled as a security measure following the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Crockett was waiting on a piece of luggage to be inspected after authorities noticed the luggage was not tagged. (File photo by Brian Albert Broom/Clarion Ledger)
John Crockett of Greenville, S.C. makes a phone call at the Jackson International Airport where all flights are cancelled as a security measure following the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Crockett was waiting on a piece of luggage to be inspected after authorities noticed the luggage was not tagged. (File photo by Brian Albert Broom/Clarion Ledger)
Mario Johnson of Jackson fills several gas cans at the Texaco station on High Street near I-55 on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Drivers anxious to top off their tanks rushed to area gas stations amid concern that Tuesday's terrorist attacks would spur gas prices upward. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Mario Johnson of Jackson fills several gas cans at the Texaco station on High Street near I-55 on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Drivers anxious to top off their tanks rushed to area gas stations amid concern that Tuesday's terrorist attacks would spur gas prices upward. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Ryan Stevens stocks ammunition at Van's Deer Processing and Sporting Goods on U.S. 468 in Rankin County on Friday, Sept. 28, 2001. Van's has sold lots of ammunition since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Ryan Stevens stocks ammunition at Van's Deer Processing and Sporting Goods on U.S. 468 in Rankin County on Friday, Sept. 28, 2001. Van's has sold lots of ammunition since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Teresa Ayers of Jackson patiently waits as she fills her blood donation bag during a visit to the Mississippi Blood Services center in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Donations were running high as people responded to the crisis caused by the terrorist attack in New York City and Washington D.C. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Teresa Ayers of Jackson patiently waits as she fills her blood donation bag during a visit to the Mississippi Blood Services center in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. Donations were running high as people responded to the crisis caused by the terrorist attack in New York City and Washington D.C. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Abdul Ali, 29, rehangs his American flag in the window of the Chevron Jubilee convenience store he operates on Medgar Evers Boulevard after someone removed it and discarded it up the street the day of the terrorist attacks in this file photo from 2001. "The first day, there were some people who came in and were yelling mad. But most respect and know us," said Ali, who immigrated from Yemen to Jackson in 1998 also stated, "It's so sad, I couldn't believe all the people killed. I watched all the channels and got on the Internet for Arabic news. bin Laden. I heard he once wanted to come to Yemen, but he is not welcome there." (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Abdul Ali, 29, rehangs his American flag in the window of the Chevron Jubilee convenience store he operates on Medgar Evers Boulevard after someone removed it and discarded it up the street the day of the terrorist attacks in this file photo from 2001. "The first day, there were some people who came in and were yelling mad. But most respect and know us," said Ali, who immigrated from Yemen to Jackson in 1998 also stated, "It's so sad, I couldn't believe all the people killed. I watched all the channels and got on the Internet for Arabic news. bin Laden. I heard he once wanted to come to Yemen, but he is not welcome there." (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Starting as early as 7:30 a.m., Jackson International Airport Authority officers Kenneth Thomas (left) and Christopher Strickland (right), turned away as many as 300 motorists by mid-morning at the Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001. "We’ve only had about two get pretty angry at us," said Strickland, "but mostly, even that was just out of frustration." Motorists wanting to pick up their cars from long term parking lots to those needing to return rental vehicles were all turned away. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended all commercial airline travel indefinitely except those flights diverted Tuesday after the terrorist attacks. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Starting as early as 7:30 a.m., Jackson International Airport Authority officers Kenneth Thomas (left) and Christopher Strickland (right), turned away as many as 300 motorists by mid-morning at the Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001. "We’ve only had about two get pretty angry at us," said Strickland, "but mostly, even that was just out of frustration." Motorists wanting to pick up their cars from long term parking lots to those needing to return rental vehicles were all turned away. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended all commercial airline travel indefinitely except those flights diverted Tuesday after the terrorist attacks. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Jose Zambrano (center), 13, joins fellow St. Joseph High School students Lauren Ferguson (center), 14, and Nick grace, 14, as they hold one of the 1,000 paper cranes chains constructed by students for a group photo on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001. Two chains were made to be places at memorials honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks. Each crane contains a prayer. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Jose Zambrano (center), 13, joins fellow St. Joseph High School students Lauren Ferguson (center), 14, and Nick grace, 14, as they hold one of the 1,000 paper cranes chains constructed by students for a group photo on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001. Two chains were made to be places at memorials honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks. Each crane contains a prayer. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Russell Holley, owner of Russell's Hair Design on Northpark Drive, put up a banner outside his shop when he couldn't find an American flag in Ridgeland, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. "I went to the stores looking for a flag to hand and they were all sold out. All I could find was this 20-foot banner so I had to be creative." (File photo by Chris Todd/Clarion Ledger)
Russell Holley, owner of Russell's Hair Design on Northpark Drive, put up a banner outside his shop when he couldn't find an American flag in Ridgeland, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. "I went to the stores looking for a flag to hand and they were all sold out. All I could find was this 20-foot banner so I had to be creative." (File photo by Chris Todd/Clarion Ledger)
Students from Smith Elementary School in Jackson have made "Courage Cards," like these that will be sent to children from the NYC area to show support and help them cope after the attacks Sept. 11 in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Rick Guy/Clarion Ledger)
Students from Smith Elementary School in Jackson have made "Courage Cards," like these that will be sent to children from the NYC area to show support and help them cope after the attacks Sept. 11 in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Rick Guy/Clarion Ledger)
David Craft with L Signs Inc. of Jackson runs vinyl flags through a cutter at the shop on Vine Street in Jackson, Miss., on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. The company is printing the stick-on signs in three sizes, "3 X "5, "3 x "8 & "11 x "17. (File photo by Rick Guy/Clarion Ledger)
David Craft with L Signs Inc. of Jackson runs vinyl flags through a cutter at the shop on Vine Street in Jackson, Miss., on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. The company is printing the stick-on signs in three sizes, "3 X "5, "3 x "8 & "11 x "17. (File photo by Rick Guy/Clarion Ledger)
In 2001, Chorcy Williams with G.A.T. Security (left) scans Charles Cannon of Brandon with a hand-held metal detector as Cannon goes through security before his flight from the Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Miss. (Rick Guy, Clarion Ledger)
In 2001, Chorcy Williams with G.A.T. Security (left) scans Charles Cannon of Brandon with a hand-held metal detector as Cannon goes through security before his flight from the Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Miss. (Rick Guy, Clarion Ledger)
Blues great Dorothy Moore is joined by members of the Flowood Color Guard while singing the National Anthem during "The Rally for America" at Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Monday, Sept. 24, 2001. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Blues great Dorothy Moore is joined by members of the Flowood Color Guard while singing the National Anthem during "The Rally for America" at Smith-Wills Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Monday, Sept. 24, 2001. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Lt. Nathaniel Ross of the Hinds County Sheriff's Department installs a new U.S. flag license plate on the front bumper of his cruiser in this file photo from 2001. Hinds County Sheriff's Department communication officer Sgt. Steve Pickett said Sheriff Malcolm McMillin purchased 250 of the plates with his own funds, as a show of patriotism. One-hundred-thirty of the plate were installed on the cruisers this week. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Lt. Nathaniel Ross of the Hinds County Sheriff's Department installs a new U.S. flag license plate on the front bumper of his cruiser in this file photo from 2001. Hinds County Sheriff's Department communication officer Sgt. Steve Pickett said Sheriff Malcolm McMillin purchased 250 of the plates with his own funds, as a show of patriotism. One-hundred-thirty of the plate were installed on the cruisers this week. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Brenda Vick (left) and her son Matthew Vick, 13, of Thomastown, stroll past a sign outside Saucers at 125 S. Congress St. in downtown Jackson, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. Steve Long, the manager of Saucers wrote a message felt by many. "Usually that's our specials board and that seemed kind of ludicrous today. I knew that St. Andrews was having a vigil at noon and that's where I would have preferred to be." (File photo by Chris Todd/Clarion Ledger)
Brenda Vick (left) and her son Matthew Vick, 13, of Thomastown, stroll past a sign outside Saucers at 125 S. Congress St. in downtown Jackson, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. Steve Long, the manager of Saucers wrote a message felt by many. "Usually that's our specials board and that seemed kind of ludicrous today. I knew that St. Andrews was having a vigil at noon and that's where I would have preferred to be." (File photo by Chris Todd/Clarion Ledger)
G. A. T. Security guard Billie Pollock uses a handheld metal detector to check passenger Sally Blackerby of Brandon at the Jackson International Airport where heightened security measures have been put in place in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Brian Albert Broom/Clarion Ledger)
G. A. T. Security guard Billie Pollock uses a handheld metal detector to check passenger Sally Blackerby of Brandon at the Jackson International Airport where heightened security measures have been put in place in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Brian Albert Broom/Clarion Ledger)
Jackson International Airport Authority security officers search packages as the United Parcel Service (UPS) driver watches patiently in this file photo from 2001. The searches are the result of heightened security at the airport. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Jackson International Airport Authority security officers search packages as the United Parcel Service (UPS) driver watches patiently in this file photo from 2001. The searches are the result of heightened security at the airport. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Security officers at the Air National Guard entrance at the Jackson International Airport are in a heightened state of security due to the terrorist attacks on the east coast in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Security officers at the Air National Guard entrance at the Jackson International Airport are in a heightened state of security due to the terrorist attacks on the east coast in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Heightened security measures such as more security cameras and checking all passengers with a handheld metal detector are now in place at the Jackson International Airport, in Jackson, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Brian Albert Broom/Clarion Ledger)
Heightened security measures such as more security cameras and checking all passengers with a handheld metal detector are now in place at the Jackson International Airport, in Jackson, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Brian Albert Broom/Clarion Ledger)
Al Malone of Ridgeland, Miss., prays for the families and victims of the terrorist acts in Washington and New York City. Malone and 25 others took part in a special prayer service at the First United Methodist Church of Ridgeland on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001. (File photo by Chris Todd/Clarion Ledger)
Al Malone of Ridgeland, Miss., prays for the families and victims of the terrorist acts in Washington and New York City. Malone and 25 others took part in a special prayer service at the First United Methodist Church of Ridgeland on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001. (File photo by Chris Todd/Clarion Ledger)
Laura Lindell, the student council sponsor at Jackson Prep, searches for the proper size of t-shirt for a student who ordered "New York, New York" homecoming attire Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. The student body of the Flowood school embraced the disaster relief effort of the United Way by donating the profits from sales of the shirts to the tune of $9,000. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Laura Lindell, the student council sponsor at Jackson Prep, searches for the proper size of t-shirt for a student who ordered "New York, New York" homecoming attire Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. The student body of the Flowood school embraced the disaster relief effort of the United Way by donating the profits from sales of the shirts to the tune of $9,000. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Mississippi State quarterback Wayne Madkin (9) bows in a moment of silence with other teammates and South Carolina players in Starkville, Miss., on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001. This was part of a pre-game ceremony to show patriotic support following the terrorist bombing of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Mississippi State quarterback Wayne Madkin (9) bows in a moment of silence with other teammates and South Carolina players in Starkville, Miss., on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001. This was part of a pre-game ceremony to show patriotic support following the terrorist bombing of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. (File photo by Greg Jenson/Clarion Ledger)
Canton Academy sixth grader Brett Warren, 12, puts the finishing touches on one of the American flag pins that he and his classmates are creating as part of a fund-raising project to help victims of the recent terrorist attacks in this file photo from 2001. Students have sold so many of the patriotic pins that teacher Lynn Penn has had to turn to the internet to find an adequate supply of safety pins to meet the demand. Proceeds from the sale will go to the American Red Cross. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Canton Academy sixth grader Brett Warren, 12, puts the finishing touches on one of the American flag pins that he and his classmates are creating as part of a fund-raising project to help victims of the recent terrorist attacks in this file photo from 2001. Students have sold so many of the patriotic pins that teacher Lynn Penn has had to turn to the internet to find an adequate supply of safety pins to meet the demand. Proceeds from the sale will go to the American Red Cross. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Americans come together in this time of national crisis, whether it is rallying around the flag, wearing red, white and blue or like this motorist, printing feelings on a vehicle in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Americans come together in this time of national crisis, whether it is rallying around the flag, wearing red, white and blue or like this motorist, printing feelings on a vehicle in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
As Tuesday morning's attack on the World Trade Center replays in the background, Brinkley Middle School teacher Lynn Moss asks students in her eighth grade U.S. History class to express their feelings regarding the attack and terrorism in general in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
As Tuesday morning's attack on the World Trade Center replays in the background, Brinkley Middle School teacher Lynn Moss asks students in her eighth grade U.S. History class to express their feelings regarding the attack and terrorism in general in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Airframe and power plant mechanics Chance Durant (left) and Hal Williams, work on the hydraulic system of a small engine aircraft at the John Bell Williams Airport in Raymond, Miss., on Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. In light of last month's terrorist attacks, Tommy Douglas, airport manager and Hinds Community College aviation department chair, stated “We’ve posted the do’s and don’ts from the FAA for our students, staff and pilots out here. And we ask a lot more questions now and watch for any unusual activity." (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Airframe and power plant mechanics Chance Durant (left) and Hal Williams, work on the hydraulic system of a small engine aircraft at the John Bell Williams Airport in Raymond, Miss., on Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. In light of last month's terrorist attacks, Tommy Douglas, airport manager and Hinds Community College aviation department chair, stated “We’ve posted the do’s and don’ts from the FAA for our students, staff and pilots out here. And we ask a lot more questions now and watch for any unusual activity." (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Capitol police arrested a man Monday afternoon for allegedly painting this graffiti in front of the Gartin Building across from the State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Capitol police arrested a man Monday afternoon for allegedly painting this graffiti in front of the Gartin Building across from the State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Joe Ellis/Clarion Ledger)
Motorists in the metro area are finding a myriad of ways to display the flag on their vehicles from stick-on mounts to taping to windows or tying them to their antennas in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Chris Todd/Clarion Ledger)
Motorists in the metro area are finding a myriad of ways to display the flag on their vehicles from stick-on mounts to taping to windows or tying them to their antennas in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Chris Todd/Clarion Ledger)
Dave Coker with Coker and Palmer Inc. brokerage in Jackson talks on the telephone as he monitors the stock market on the first day of trading following the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington last Tuesday in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Rick Guy/Clarion Ledger)
Dave Coker with Coker and Palmer Inc. brokerage in Jackson talks on the telephone as he monitors the stock market on the first day of trading following the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington last Tuesday in this file photo from 2001. (File photo by Rick Guy/Clarion Ledger)
Mike Connley (holding water bottle) is greeted by Daric Burr upon his arrival at the staging site for the Jackson Hotshot team leaving for New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001. Team members are joining other workers from across the United States in working at the site of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. They are expected to be gone 30 days. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Mike Connley (holding water bottle) is greeted by Daric Burr upon his arrival at the staging site for the Jackson Hotshot team leaving for New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001. Team members are joining other workers from across the United States in working at the site of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. They are expected to be gone 30 days. (File photo by J.d. Schwalm/Clarion Ledger)
Planes sit grounded at the Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Miss., where the FAA ordered all flights cancelled following the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. (File photo by Brian Albert Broom/Clarion Ledger)
Planes sit grounded at the Jackson International Airport in Jackson, Miss., where the FAA ordered all flights cancelled following the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. (File photo by Brian Albert Broom/Clarion Ledger)
Putting up an encouraging message for passersby, Michael Allen (right) changes the marquee at Trace Ridge Baptist Church, 238 E. Lake Harbour Drive, in Ridgeland, Miss., on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001. Allen, the minister of music and adults, and Ryan Luke (left), the music and youth intern, emphasized the need for prayer during the current crisis in America. "That's what our country needs right," said Allen. (File photo by Chris Todd/Clarion Ledger)
Putting up an encouraging message for passersby, Michael Allen (right) changes the marquee at Trace Ridge Baptist Church, 238 E. Lake Harbour Drive, in Ridgeland, Miss., on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001. Allen, the minister of music and adults, and Ryan Luke (left), the music and youth intern, emphasized the need for prayer during the current crisis in America. "That's what our country needs right," said Allen. (File photo by Chris Todd/Clarion Ledger)
Mary Current, Jackson Commerce and Visitors Bureau group sales manager, listens as local politicians including Gov. Ronnie Musgrove and Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr., deliver messages of hope and patriotism during a "Rally 'Round the Flag" event on the south steps of the State Capitol on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)
Mary Current, Jackson Commerce and Visitors Bureau group sales manager, listens as local politicians including Gov. Ronnie Musgrove and Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr., deliver messages of hope and patriotism during a "Rally 'Round the Flag" event on the south steps of the State Capitol on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001. (File photo by Vickie D. King/Clarion Ledger)

Twenty-five years later, the nation looks back on the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Like the rest of the country, Mississippi reacted to the news and watched the world change in real time.

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This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Where were you on 9/11? Look at photos from the days and weeks that followed across MS