Martin Luther King Jr.
New I-55 Bridge to be Named in Honor of Three Kings
Construction on the $800 million bridge over the Mississippi River is expected to begin in 2026. read more >
Super Bowl Commercials: Tide Cleans Up, Alexa Speaks
Tide scored nearly a clean sweep, Alexa’s voice came through for Amazon and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s voice was hijacked by Dodge Ram. read more >
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King-Lee Fight Shows State Grappling With Its Past (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
The debate over Arkansas' status as one of three states that celebrates Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day is a stark reminder of just how much the state struggles with its troubled past. read more >
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Arkansas Panel Rejects Removing Robert E. Lee from Martin Luther King Holiday
A bid to end Arkansas' practice of commemorating Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day has failed before a state House panel. read more >
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