 | The Last Moments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Remembering a civil rights icon. 45 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his powerful "Mountaintop Speech." He was assassinated the next day on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. Memphis Reverend Samuel Billy Kyles was one of the last people to see Dr. King alive.  Watch Video
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 | Presidential Inauguration Inspires New Generations
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the monumental achievements of President Barack Obama are bridging generations on MLK Day. Watch Video
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 | MLK's "Poor People's Campaign" Still Relevant in 2013
Local civil rights activists agree poverty is still a major problem, but say Memphis' solution doesn't rest with Washington, but with local churches. Watch Video
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 | NFL Great Jim Brown Honored at MLK Day Celebration Game
One of the nation's greatest athletes and civil rights activists was in town Monday. NFL great Jim Brown was honored at the Memphis Grizzlies MLK Day Celebration Game for his continued fight for equal rights for all. Watch Video
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 | City Council Compromises on MLK Remembrance
What had all the makings of an ugly fight has turned into peaceful compromise. Watch Video
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 | Nation, Mid-South Honors DR. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Mid-South and nation celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's birthday on Monday, January 16, 2012. The civil rights pioneer would have been 83 years old. Watch Video
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| Lorraine Motel Balcony, Site of MLK Assassination, Now Open to Public
For the first time, the National Civil Rights Museum is allowing visitors access to the spot where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered.
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 | Memphis Sanitation Workers Honored at City Hall
It was a day of remembrance and reflection for everyone that packed the council chambers Tuesday afternoon as the City of Memphis honored three of the sanitation workers who went on strike 44 years ago. Watch Video
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 | MLK, Robert E. Lee Shared Holiday Upsets Some Mississippi Residents
Parents in Desoto County were outraged to learn that Mississippi schools honor Robert E. Lee day on the same day as MLK Day. Watch Video
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| Events to Honor Dr. King through Day of Service
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spent his life helping and trying to improve the lives of not only African-Americans, but of everyone. On the day designated as his day, people are spending the day honoring him through service. Watch Video
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 | THE TRUTH: Ray Admitted Killing MLK to Memphis Officer
For the first time a former Memphis police officer is talking about his interview with James Earl Ray, the man who assassinated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Watch Video
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 | Street in Memphis Renamed for Dr. King
A 3,700-foot section of a downtown Memphis street was renamed Wednesday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on the 44th anniversary of his slaying in the city.
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 | MLK Book Drive at Pink Palace Museum
You can help a local church honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s memory by donating books and school supplies. The event is called "I Have a Dream to Read."
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 | Dr. King's Legacy Celebrated through Parade, Community Service
Thousands across the Mid-South are celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From parades to neighborhood cleanups, several are doing their part to keep the dream alive. Watch Video
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| Memphis may Finally Name City Street after King
About 900 U.S. cities have named streets after the Rev. Martin Luther King since he was assassinated in 1968.
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