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[ June 18, 2026 ] A JUNETEENTH TRIBUTE – Remembering Rep. William R. “Bo” Brown: The Man who wore many hats – A fighter who ‘stood tall,’ serving until the end Local
[ June 18, 2026 ] Trudging forward in St. Thomas Local
[ June 18, 2026 ] Juneteenth: Thrusting toward progression, despite “Alternative Fact” President’s stance National
[ June 10, 2026 ] Sixty Year Anniversary of James Meredith’s Walk Against Fear Local
[ June 10, 2026 ] Mayor John Horhn issues statement on the passing of State Representative and Former City Councilman William “Bo” Brown Local

Biloxi renames ‘Great Americans Day’ to honor MLK after national backlash

BILOXI, Mississippi (AP) — The City of Biloxi has decided to ditch “Great Americans Day” and rename it to honor Martin Luther King Jr. The Biloxi City Council voted 6-0 to make the change Monday. The […]