Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to reflect, honor, and celebrate the life and work of one of history’s most profound leaders. In Mississippi, a state deeply woven into the fabric of the Civil Rights Movement, this day offers a meaningful opportunity to explore landmarks and museums that tell the story of perseverance, courage, and ...

Jan 15, 2024 · Many Mississippians are celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday as both a federal and state holiday. But in Mississippi, Monday is also a holiday honoring someone else: Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general.

Jan 15, 2025 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Jan. 20, 2025. It's also the day that Donald Trump will be inaugurated for his historic second term. Do you know what places are open on MLK Day? What places...

Jan 19, 2025 · Alabama and Mississippi in the 1980s adopted Martin Luther King Day as a state holiday, adding it to their existing day honoring Lee. Some other southern states at one time also had a joint holiday, but have ended that practice, leaving only Alabama and Mississippi with a single day honoring both King and Lee.

Jan 20, 2025 · The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday. But in Alabama and Mississippi, it's also Robert E. Lee Day, in honor of the Confederate general.

Jan 12, 2024 · It has been updated to include recent efforts in Alabama and Mississippi to separate the two holidays in each state. Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day — a federally-recognized holiday to honor the life of the civil rights movement icon around his …

Jan 19, 2025 · MONTGOMERY, Ala. (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.

Jan 17, 2025 · Why is MLK Day on Jan. 20? Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always scheduled to take place on the third Monday in January. President Ronald Regan signed the bill creating the holiday into federal law ...

Jan 12, 2024 · Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day — a federally-recognized holiday to honor the life of the civil rights movement icon around his birthday, January 15. In Alabama and Mississippi, it’s also Robert E. Lee Day, honoring the famed Civil War general of the Confederacy whose birthday falls just days later on January 19.

Jan 15, 2025 · JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Admission is free to the Two Mississippi Museums the weekend of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The museums also have several events planned like the MLK Night of Culture on Monday night.