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Martin Luther King Jr, St. Johns County

St. Johns County jail that once held MLK Jr. considered for demolition

The building played a prominent role in the civil rights movement. Hundreds of demonstrators, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and more than a dozen rabbis were held there between 1963 and 1964.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta: Events, observances and celebrations

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta is a little hectic this year, falling on Donald Trump’s inauguration and the 2025 National Championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State, which takes place at Mercedez-Benz Stadium on Monday.

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Jail where Martin Luther King Jr. was held in 1964 may face demolition

The county says the application for demolition filed by the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office was removed from the Feb. 10 board agenda.

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St. Johns looking at possible demolition of old jail

In a statement, St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews cited the history of the 1952 facility for the careful nature of the decision-making process. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. famously was housed there after his arrest in St.

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MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.

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23-year-old injured in southwest Atlanta shooting, police say

ATLANTA — An investigation is underway after a 23-year-old man was injured in a shooting in southeast Atlanta late Tuesday ...

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MLK Day kicks off at King’s Atlanta congregation with daughter’s warning about anti-woke rhetoric

Bernice King said anti-woke rhetoric is being used to divide and distract people from real issues of injustice.

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‘She’s an Idiot!’: MAGA Influencer’s Attempt to Tarnish Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy with Unhinged Conspiracy Claims Painfully Backfires

A conservative social media influencer sparked outrage last week after spreading a ridiculous conspiracy theory on TikTok, ...

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National Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and parades in metro Atlanta | January 2025

ATLANTA - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January, is a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As a key leader in the Civil ...

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Inside the Fascinating History of $3,500 Georgia Home Where Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born—and What's Become of It

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was born in this modest Queen Anne Victorian in Atlanta. As people ...

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King family issues statement after Trump orders declassification of MLK's assassination records

In a statement Thursday, King's family members said they would like to have the chance to review the files before it is ...

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Sexyy Red Apologizes, Deletes AI-Generated Image with MLK Jr after Being Called Out by Daughter Bernice King

Hip-hop star Sexyy Red came under fire after sharing a shocking yet "distasteful" photo of herself and Dr. Martin Luther King ...

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King family responds after Trump orders release of MLK assassination records

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The King family has released a statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive ...

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