By BILL BARROW Associated Press The Trump administration has released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.…
DALLAS (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades. The executive order Trump signed Thursday also aims to declassify the remaining federal records relating…
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many South Mississippians reflected today on the Civil Right icon’s legacy. On the third Monday of the month — close to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and…
Here are a few events taking place for Martin Luther King Jr. Day First up, the New Bethel Church is hosting a gospel explosion. The male chorus will be sharing…
A motorist was killed in a one-vehicle crash that happened Monday evening in Pascagoula. Officers were sent to the scene on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard about 6:47 p.m., where a vehicle was traveling westbound when it left the roadway…
Dexter Scott King, the younger son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died after battling prostate cancer. The King Center in Atlanta says the 62-year-old son of the civil rights leader died Monday at his California…
Over the weekend, a community expo was held on the Coast ahead of MLK Day. The second annual Martin Luther King Community Expo at…
Hundreds came out to watch several bands perform as part of the MLK Coastwide Celebration Battle of the Bands at MGM Park. High school and middle school…
Marching down Division Street celebrating the man who had a dream, the Coastwide Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Parade took place this afternoon in Biloxi. East Biloxi was full…
The folks over at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center made sure Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech was brought to life. The nonprofit children’s museum celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. King…
By Stephen Sorace Martin Luther King Jr. carved his way into history as a civil rights hero whose influence and legacy continue to inspire people around the world more than half a century after his death. While the civil rights…
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches us, one group here on the Coast is honoring his legacy with engaging events for citizens. For over 30 years, the Coastwide Martin Luther King Jr. Committee has been committed…
They were dancing, playing music, and marching down the streets, celebrating the steps heard around the world when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand and led the charge for Civil Rights. His legacy lives on as evidenced at…
It’s that time of year to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. South Mississippi has a full lineup including annual events like the battle of the bands at MGM Park which is set to take…
Martin Luther King Day is being celebrated all across the Coast. Numerous events took place in honor of the Civil Rights leader. The MLK Parade in Gulfport is now over 30 years strong. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes us for…
Volunteers from Mississippi Power decided to treat MLK Day as a day on instead of a day off. For many years, now the employees at Mississippi Power have spent MLK Day serving their community and this year was no different.…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is typically closed on Mondays, but in honor of MLK Day the doors are open this afternoon in remembrance of Dr. King. The discovery center’s regular programs and activities took place today, along with some special…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been celebrated and honored throughout the country and on the Coast today. One group of local men decided to celebrate the day by putting on their helmets and strapping themselves onto their bikes. The…
Today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations continued in Biloxi. "Remember, celebrate, act: a day on, not a day off," that was the theme for today’s event at Keesler Air Force Base honoring the late Civil Rights leader. Here are…
Biloxi’s 31st annual Martin Luther King Parade kicked off on Howard Avenue. The city celebrated the Civil Rights leaders birthday and triumph at City Hall. Overcoming a fight of their own as the City of Biloxi officially changed the name from…
This week, the Coast begins the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Coast celebration.
Tuesday at the Biloxi City Council meeting, Ward 2 councilman, Felix Gines, has a proposition for the council.