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Feature Story x High GroundCommunity Development

A jewel among thorns: Finding summertime fun, safety, and wisdom for the kids of North Memphis

Tafui OwusuMonday, June 26, 2023
Feature Story x High Ground

A ‘trashy’ situation results in frustration: Talking blight with the residents of Uptown

Tafui OwusuFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story x High GroundHealthy Communities

With plans to expand, eagerly awaiting spring’s arrival at Black Seeds Urban Farms

Aaron BrameTuesday, January 31, 2023
Feature Story X High GroundEntrepreneurship

After weathering pandemic hardships, Roots Barbershop is starting again from the “Root” up

Tafui OwusuThursday, October 27, 2022
Feature Story Improvements to Morris Park were underway in January 2022. (Shelia Williams) High GroundCommunity Development

Morris Park renovations underway, opening expected summer 2022

Tafui OwusuFriday, February 18, 2022
Feature Story Transit Equity Day events are scheduled for Feb 1-4, 2022 in Memphis. High GroundTransportation

Public invited to Transit Equity Day events, online and in-person Feb 1-4

Sarah RushakoffFriday, January 28, 2022
Feature Story (Wikimedia Commons) High GroundKids and Education

As students prepare to return to classrooms, North Memphis teachers and families reflect

Jolie ShawThursday, February 25, 2021
Feature Story cozycorner1.png High GroundEntrepreneurship

Video: Barbecue and bouncing back with Cozy Corner

Cole BradleyThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Archie "A.W." Willis, Jr. stands at center. Seated are members of the Memphis State Eight. These students were the first to integrate what is now the University of Memphis. High GroundArts and Culture

Black Memphis, Black History: The legacy of A.W. Willis

Chris JonesThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story UrbanArts Commission's Art + Environment Initiative funded a mural in Uptown by artist Khara Woods. Woods cataloged the litter entering the Mississippi River from the Gayoso Bayou in Uptown then depicted it in graphic form. (Cole Bradley) High GroundArts and Culture

Litter, Landfills, and Illegal Dumping: New murals tell the story in Uptown and Frayser

Jim ColemanWednesday, December 4, 2019
Feature Story podcast High GroundCommunity Development

Podcast: Lifting up resident voice as Memphis neighborhoods transform

Monday, November 18, 2019
Feature Story Emily Chambers provided music for the Taste of the District event held on Monday, October 7. (Kim and Jim Coleman) High GroundEonomic Development

Medical District's biggest institutions eat local with Taste of the District

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 9, 2019
Feature Story Volunteers plant a garden as part of a cleanup effort organized by Klondike Smokey City CDC and supported by Hope City Church. (Submitted) High GroundCommunity Development

Faith in Action: Showing up for Klondike-Smokey City

Brandi HunterWednesday, July 31, 2019
Feature Story Antoine Lever stands in his studio in The Pinch. He's one of the newest members of the Medical District's burgeoning art scene. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundArts and Culture

Growing arts scene brings new vibrancy to Medical District

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, July 31, 2019
Feature Story podcast High GroundCommunity Development

Podcast: State housing programs strengthen Memphis neighborhoods

Thursday, July 11, 2019
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