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Annual 'teach-in' continues to spread MLK Jr.'s message in Henry County
ReporterMartin Luther King Day may have been a free pass from school, but one hometown brought the history lesson to life. Five churches teamed together to teach kids and adults the message Dr. King brought to the national nearly five decades ago. The chorus of...Tags: Religion and Belief
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Confederate leaders honored at a popular cemetery
Multimedia JournalistLee-Jackson Day is celebrated in Virginia and is always observed on the Friday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The holiday honors confederate leaders Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. The meaning behind the Confederate flag all depends on who...Tags: Stonewall Jackson, Human Interest, Martin Luther King Jr.
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Appomattox County celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Weekend Anchor/ReporterIt was a birthday celebration in Appomattox County on Saturday for Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. The event also honored African Americans who served in the civil war. Dozens gathered at Appomattox County High School to remember Dr. Martin...Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions, American Civil War (1861-1865)
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National Parks to offer free admission this weekend
Start your year off with a visit to a national park.
All 397 national parks across the country will offer free admission from January 14-16 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The National Park Service will also offer free admission on 14...Tags: Travel, Gardens and Parks, National Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Tourism and Leisure
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Justin McLeod's Blog
May 24
Anatomy of a story
Last week, we reported the Roanoke Times was pulling most of its funding for the July 4th celebration in Roanoke, Music for Americans. The story aired on Friday. It prompted a debate in our newsroom and at least one...Tags: Nicole Kidman, Abusive Behavior, Winter's Bone (movie), Memorial Day, Barack Obama
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King services begin locally
A day before the official holiday, services are being held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Paradise Cathedral in Roanoke hosted speakers and musical performances in honor of the civil rights leader.
But here's something interesting -- a recent...Tags: Elections, Politics, Human Interest
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Bill Strengthening Racial Profiling Ban Clears House
The Hartford CourantA bill strengthening the state's ban on racial profiling has now cleared both the House and the Senate, and the governor Monday promised to sign it. Critics say the existing law has not been adequately enforced. The House of Representatives on Monday...Tags: Canton (Hartford, Connecticut), Executive Branch, Politics, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Justice System
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Free entrance to national parks through Sunday
South Florida Sun-SentinelGet in free at U.S. National Parks on Saturday through April 29, as part of the park system's free entrance program. The park service is waiving fees to over 100 parks around the country to celebrate National Park Week. Parks on the Florida list:...Tags: Facebook, Nickelodeon (tv network), Mass Media, Arts and Culture, Earth Day
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Burgin Independent Schools 2012-13 calendar set
smojica@amnews.comBURGIN — The Board of Education recently approved the 2012-13 academic calendar for Burgin Independent School and it’s almost identical to the 2011-12 schedule, Superintendent Richard Webb said. Students will start classes Aug. 1, just one...Tags: Labor Day
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Garrard County releases 2012-13 school calendar
LANCASTER — Garrard County students will begin and end classes two days earlier next year.
During its meeting Tuesday, the Board of Education approved the 2012-13 academic calendar. Students start classes Aug. 8, while school personnel report Aug....Tags: Teaching and Learning, Labor Day, Education, Students, Holidays
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Board votes to complete technology center
The Winchester SunThe Clark County Board of Education Tuesday unanimously approved a revision to the BG1 construction document for the new George Rogers Clark High School to include phase two of the project, which will complete the Area Technology Center at the site....Tags: Teaching and Learning, Labor Day, George Rogers, Students, Holidays
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PROM FREE-FOR-ALL: Mercer senior gathers, gives away the stuff of high school dreams
tkleffman@amnews.comBURGIN — It’s fair to call Jill Montgomery a prom queen, even though she’s never officially been crowned with that honor. The Mercer County senior has earned the royal title not with boofed-up hair, knock-em dead dress, magnificent...Tags: High Schools, Religion and Belief, Schools
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