First place winner

Mt. Zion Baptist Church took first place honors in the parade.

Grand marshals

Martin Luther King Memorial Society president Novelette Dorsey presented Ola Mae Tennant with a plaque commemorating her and George Tennant as grand marshals at the banquet which followed the parade.

Guest speaker

Dorsey also presented pastor Harold McCoy with a plaque for serving as guest speaker at the banquet.

Martin Luther King Jr., parade and banquet held

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Society held its annual parade and banquet Monday in Rayville, honoring the memory of Dr. King.

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