Olive Branch city leaders and police officers participated in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day program at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Monday, reflecting on progress and ongoing efforts toward equality.
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams, Alderman Don Gammage, and members of the Olive Branch Police Department attended a Martin Luther King Jr. program at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
The event focused on unity and progress, with officials expressing gratitude for the opportunity to stand alongside community members and other elected officials. They reflected on the advances made and the challenges still faced in achieving Dr. King’s vision.
The program emphasized collective effort, with participants praying, striving, and believing in a better future. Organizers highlighted the importance of community involvement in continuing the legacy of Dr. King.
“Fighting for the Dream… TOGETHER!!!” was among the messages conveyed during the event, underscoring ongoing commitment to social justice and equality.
Mayor Ken Adams and Pastor Eric LeeMayor Ken Adams speaks at the MLK Day event.
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