Community cleanup to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
A group of volunteers spent their morning cleaning up parts of Gulfport as a day of service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Christene Brice said,…
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MLK Prayer Breakfast
People of all ages gathered in Biloxi Saturday morning to discuss and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Zeta Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted a prayer breakfast honoring Dr. King at the…
Teaching the next generation about MLK
Lynn Meadow’s Discovery Center had a day devoted to Martin Luther King Jr. today and kids of all ages took some time to learn about his message. It’s a tradition that has been going on for over a decade. Every…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Bay St. Louis
This morning, people in Hancock County and members of the Powerhouse of Deliverance Church joined together to pay a tribute to Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The day started in Bay St. Louis at 9:30 with a celebratory…
MLK Coastwide Celebration gears up
The 2019 MLK Coastwide Celebration is ramping up. Beginning Friday, the MLK Coastwide committee is hosting several events to honor the nation changing accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme is ‘be the difference.’ All in attendance…
Mississippi remembers Martin Luther King Jr.
Today marks 50 years since Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed in Memphis, Tennessee. News 25’s Jaylon Morris spoke with local leaders along the Gulf Coast who recall that day 50 years ago. Most people can’t…
MLK Day Events
Here on the coast today many organizations and community members will honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This morning Gulfport will kick off their MLK Day parade through downtown Gulfport starting at 11 am. and over in…
Biloxi VA celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is a time to remember, celebrate and also act. That was the message during the annual MLK Day Celebration at the Biloxi VA. King cake was served in honor of Dr. King’s birthday. Veterans…
Changed by Grace: Gospel Concert
Tonight in Gulfport, Grace Temple Baptist Church hosted the Changed by Grace Gospel Concert. This is one of many events scheduled on the Coast during January in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The concert featured acts from out…
MLK “Marade” Takes Over Coast
Today News 25’s Bryan Kennedy caught up with marchers as they hit the streets of Biloxi to honor Dr. King.
Shooting in Biloxi Park Leaves Two Teenagers Injured
A community in Biloxi is condemning a bold act of violence that broke out at a park on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Activists Continue to Work for Dr. King's Dream of Equality
This year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have been 86 years old, but even years after his death, Dr. King's message is still relevant today.
Ohr O'Keefe Displays African American Exhibit for MLK Day
Monday, more than 500 people took advantage of free admission at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteers Give Back for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Many around the Coast had the day off from work or school, but some spent their holiday giving back to the community in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Coast Celebrates 51st Anniversary of Freedom Summer
This year, Mississippi will celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Freedom Summer and remember how protests on the Coast helped promote equality for all.
Gulfport Holds Parade to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday is a day of remembrance for the man who changed our society forever.
Coast Plans 29th Annual M.L.K. Celebration
Dr. King's national holiday is coming up and so is the 29th annual M.L.K. Coast-wide celebration.