Jackson road renamed in honor of Indian religious freedom advocate

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A segment of I-20 Frontage Road from McDowell Road was officially renamed after a pivotal figure in Indian culture on Tuesday.

The street is now named Guru Tegh Bahadur Marg.

The renaming follows approval through a state Senate Bill. A ceremony was held at an Indian worship building and was open to all county leaders. Mississippi Department of Transportation employees, city council members and senators attended…

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