Juneteenth celebrated in Emory

The Juneteenth celebration in Rains County saw parades, proclamations and praise. Reverend W. R. Byrd smiles as Tredis Griffin relates a story about the impact of the parade’s Grand Marshall, Jannie Stephens.

Read the full story in the June 25, 2026 edition of the Rains County Leader.

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