Bicentennial day marked on Mud Island and in Orange Mound
Artist Tylur French lies on the grass with his son Lincoln French ahead of the official unveiling of a new Memphis sculpture made by French and his art production team Youngblood Studio on May 22, 2019, in Mud Island River Park. (Brandon Dill/Special To The Daily Memphian)
Local leaders cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new social media icon on Mud Island, and Orange Mound celebrated Memphis' bicentennial day by marking 100 years since it was annexed by the city.
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