The Bessie Smith Cultural Center hosted their annual "Speak Like a King" event Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Today, history comes alive at the historic Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Chattanooga Preparatory School and the Chattanooga Girls Leaderships Academy held an event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin ...

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Mrs. Bessie Ruth Smith, 76, of Pittsboro, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at her residence.