Bill drafted to remove Robert E. Lee celebration from same day as MLK Jr. Day
A Mississippi lawmaker has drafted a bill to remove the celebration of Robert E. Lee on the same day the state…
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MLK Day community cleanup in Gulfport
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, one community organization is calling not only for the celebration of his life’s works, but honoring him through a community cleanup. ‘A day on, not a day off.’ That’s…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 5 surprising facts about the civil rights hero
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…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
Despite the cold weather, hundreds showed up for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in Biloxi. Moss Point resident George B. said, “I want to give a congrats to Martin Luther King on his birthday, y’all give him…
MLK Coastwide Celebration
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…
City Renames Holiday After Backlash
This morning, the City of Biloxi left no doubt that the third Monday of January every year will always be named Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day. After a weekend spent on the hot seat and in the national eye,…
Internet Erupts after Biloxi Post
The City of Biloxi is receiving some major backlash after referring to Martin Luther King Jr. Day as Great Americans Day on their social media accounts. A recent post on the city's Facebook page reads: "Non-emergency municipal offices in Biloxi…
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.