Evers family opposes Councilman Stokes’ plan to rename historic roadway

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – It was shocking and heart-wrenching news for the Medgar Evers family to learn that a man they called friend proposed renaming a portion of the historic Medgar Evers Boulevard.

Councilman Kenneth Stokes wants to rename a section in honor of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.

Relatives are stunned and feel disrespected…

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