Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events scheduled

(MICHAEL V. HANNIGAN PHOTO)

One of the most important Martin Luther King Jr. Day events held locally each year is the Henderson County Black History Committee’s Gospel Explosion.

This year’s event will be held at Johnson Chapel AME Church in Malakoff 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, and will feature Chuck and The Guiding Clouds from Huntsville.

This is a Henderson County tradition and a great event for music lovers of all ages.

Candlelight Vigil

The Henderson County Black History Committee will host its annual Candlelight Vigil to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at New Hope Corinth C.M.E. Church in Malakoff. The special speaker will be the Rev. Keith Ray of Johnson Chapel A.M.E. Church.

All are invited.