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NATCHEZ — Janice J. Herbert and Willie Carter say they are happy and proud to see the Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring the Natchez Deacons for Defense and Justice.

The marker is now posted at 319 N. Dr. M.L.King Jr. St., in front of the building that was home to Donnan’s Barbershop. The barbershop was the meeting place for the Natchez Deacons. Herbert is the daughter of the late James “Big Jack” Jackson, who was president of the Natchez Deacons. Carter is the current owner of the old barbershop building. The Mississippi Freedom Trail is administered by the Mississippi Humanities Council in partnership with Visit Mississippi.