OXFORD - James Meredith was honored Friday with a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker near the University of Mississippi Lyceum.

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the deadly riot that surrounded the Kosciusko native's admission as Ole Miss' first black student. The marker's unveiling is one of many events highlighting that history.

Correl Hoyle of Walnut looks over a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker at the University of Mississippi on Friday. The marker, which commemorates James Meredith's integrating the university 50 years ago, was unveiled in a ceremony on Friday. (AP)