Marshall County leaders say they weren’t consulted before the group acted.
The Associated Press | wvtm13.com
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — The Sons of Confederate Veterans have replaced a disputed Confederate battle flag at a northeast Alabama county courthouse with a replica of the first flag Alabama raised after seceding from the union.
Marshall County leaders say they weren’t consulted before the Confederate heritage group acted on Tuesday in Albertville.
Sons of Confederate Veterans 1st Lt. Commander Joe Smith said the group made the switch and will meet again Monday to discuss if or when they will put the Confederate flag back up.
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