The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in two states, Monday is also Robert E.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always scheduled to take place on the third ... How much do working immigrants help Mississippi economy, pay taxes? What does state spend? Did a Mississippi man grow the world's tallest pepper plant? Cayenne might break ...

Martin Luther King gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were delivered without a manuscript and with few notes.

This weekend kicks off a host of celebration events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The city of Jackson had its annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade at Freedom Corner. The parade included dozens of bands from the Mississippi Delta and New Orleans,

There are several events happening across north Mississippi that are honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tags. Localnow; Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; Email; Print; Copy arti

Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in ... located in Memphis just blocks away from Tommy Lee Park and the Mississippi River. The motel is now home to the National Civil ...

The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in ...

Alabama and Mississippi Will Also Honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to ...

(AP) — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E.

Autherine Lucy Foster made history on Feb. 3, 1956, becoming the first Black student to attend classes at the University of Alabama.

Cathy May, an employee of St. Andrew’s Thrift Store in Brookhaven, has been nominated for the “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Salute to Greatness Award.” Thaddeus Edmonson Sr., founder and president of the Dr.

Monday, 20 January, 2025 was Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. The day was declared a public holiday in honour of the African-American civil rights campaigner, Reverend (Dr.) Martin Luther King Jr (MLK).