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Anniston community gathers to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with invocation, music and scholarship recognition

Anniston City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Residents and city leaders in Anniston gathered for a Martin Luther King Jr. remembrance event featuring an invocation by Pastor Christina Prince, musical performances by the Aniston Community Choir and Kim Stars, and recognition of the city's Mayoral Scholarship Hall events in 2023 and 2024.

ANNISTON — Residents, organizers and municipal representatives gathered in Anniston for a morning event honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., with prayers, music and a spotlight on recent local scholarship efforts.

Kimberly Dobbs, who identified herself as an organizer and as leader of the Kim Stars, opened the program on behalf of the city council and quoted Dr. King, saying, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?" She urged unity across neighborhoods, faiths and generations and framed…

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