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A candlelight vigil will be held on Saturday evening in honor of Representative John Lewis on the first anniversary of his passing. Supporter Anne Austin said the event is put on not by a specific organization, but a coalition of people wanting to come together to celebrate Lewis’ life and legacy. “John Lewis marched for voting rights over and over ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP is hitting the streets to celebrate the life of U.S. Representative John Lewis and the right to vote. President Thomas Savage said Cookeville will be joining 180 other U.S. cities on May 8 at 1:00 PM. He said participants will use their vehicles in a votercade across Cookeville, starting at the Leslie Town Centre. “Holding on ... Read More »