Alabama, Mississippi also honoring Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. But in Alabama and Mississippi, it's also Robert E. Lee Day, in honor of the Confederate general.
LIST: Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening across the Coast
Every year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day brings many celebrations to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Take a look at this year’s events, happening before and on the special day. See an event missing from this list?
Meridian celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parade and ceremony
This parade celebrates the civil rights accomplishments headed by Dr. King, ensuring freedom and equality for all.
Here's what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025
The holiday is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January, falling on Jan. 20 this year, which coincides with the presidential inauguration.
Events in north Mississippi honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures along with low wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
Martin Luther King Jr Day: MLK famous quotes and speeches
Martin Luther King gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were delivered without a manuscript and with few notes.
Events in North MS honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures along with low wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Local organization unveils new mural for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. was free to the public and featured a mural that is 60 feet high. The organization got its start back in 2002 by Kyle Holbrook, Founder a
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.
Two states still honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Day. See which ones, why
Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin ...
Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of ...
Omaha community honors legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Nezzie Hardges is making sure her niece — first-grader Amelia — learns about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Durham ...
MLK Jr. Day: ‘Powerful historical moment' celebrated by marches, job fairs, other events
MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so most government offices across the nation are closed and the Postal Service won't be ...
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Local church honoring MLK’s legacy
Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church held a birthday celebration after their church service to tribute to the legacy of MLK.
Auburn a unanimous No. 1, Duke now No. 2; Michigan St into top 10, Louisville ends AP Top 25 drought
A wild week of upsets and court stormings led to a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25. One constant: Auburn. The Tigers were the unanimous pick at No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball ...
President Donald J. Trump, Vice President JD Vance officially sworn into office
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn into office today amid heightened security measures in ...
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MLK Day service preaches finding unity in divisive times
Despite a temperature of negative 1 and a feeling of national divisiveness, the Rev. Regan Robinson ignited the Hammond Civic ...