There are 12 article(s) tagged Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

• January 2026

  • Crime is down. But do Memphians feel the difference?

    Crime continued to fall across the board in Memphis in 2025 and residents say they feel safe right now. But they also want to see an approach more targeted at addressing the root causes of crime.

    By Aarron Fleming January 20, 2026

  • MLK Day of Service inspires cold hands, warm hearts

    Chilly weather didn’t deter workers around the city, including an altruistic team at T.O. Fuller Park, which also holds a place in civil rights history.

    By Jody Callahan January 17, 2026

  • Lowery’s ashes to be enshrined at LeMoyne-Owen

    The City Council member and City Court Clerk died this past September. 

    By Bill Dries January 15, 2026

  • Opinion: Service is Memphis’ superpower and MLK Day is our annual reminder to use it

    “In Memphis, service isn’t something we outsource. We see our neighbors as assets, not problems to be solved. We are partners in progress.”

    By Caroline Norris January 13, 2026

• January 2025

  • Organizers march from 201 Poplar to Civil Rights Museum

    In frigid temperatures, dozens of demonstrators marched Monday from the Shelby County Jail to the National Civil Rights Museum in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, calling for justice and unity.

    By Brandon LaGrone II January 24, 2025

  • Civil Rights Museum plans event-packed MLK Day

    The National Civil Rights Museum, located Downtown at 450 Mulberry St., will extend its hours for the day honoring Martin Luther King Jr., and admission will be free.

    By Brandon LaGrone II January 18, 2025

• January 2024

  • At Clayborn Temple, the Grizzlies get a lesson about Martin Luther King Jr.

    The Grizzlies went inside Clayborn Temple on Thursday, getting an immersive glimpse into Martin Luther King Jr.’s message and then put it into action with their service.

    By Drew Hill January 12, 2024

  • Here’s where you can volunteer for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    A number of Memphis organizations will provide community service opportunities in honor of the birthday of the late Martin Luther King Jr.

    By Kambui Bomani January 11, 2024

• January 2023

  • FedEx volunteers package more than 30,000 meals for MLK Day

    In addition to Memphis, meals will be packaged in eight other U.S. cities including Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles.

    By Rob Moore January 16, 2023

• January 2022

  • Grizzlies put on a show in trouncing Bulls

    After a slow start, it was all Morant, Jackson and Bane and a couple of viral video moments (Steven Adams!) in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Game. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 119, Bulls 106

    By Drew Hill January 17, 2022

  • Grizzlies notebook: MLK Jr. Day game, injuries and Bane’s stats oddity

    Ja Morant said that Monday will be a special occasion for the Grizzlies as they take on the Chicago Bulls in the 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game. 

    By Drew Hill January 16, 2022

• December 2021

  • Grizzlies a source of holiday cheer for Little Rock Central basketball team

    The coach surprised his players with Grizzlies tickets for Christmas. And when the team comes to town on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be history to remember. 

    By Drew Hill December 24, 2021