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Feature Story A sign on the door of Miss Girlee’s Soul Food Restaurant in North Memphis announces its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ashley Davis) High GroundHealthy Communities

In food deserts, COVID-related restaurant closures are especially devastating.

Ashley DavisThursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story podcast High GroundCommunity Development

Podcast: What's happening in North Memphis?

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Feature Story L to R: Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer, Commissioner Eddie Jones, and Quincey Morris, executive director of the Klondike Smokey City CDC pose with a map of the 150 parcels transferred from the land bank to the CDC and NPI. (Ashlei Williams) High GroundCommunity Development

Nonprofits strike history-making deal with Shelby County for land transfer in Klondike, Smokey City

Ashlei WilliamsMonday, January 27, 2020
Feature Story Attendees of the Being Black in College workshop break for lunch and informal discussions about the challenges they anticipate in their educational careers post-high school. (Our Grass Our Roots) High GroundCommunity Development

The power of knowledge brings power to the people in North Memphis

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, January 9, 2020
Feature Story Students at Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie play with their school mascot "Jiggy." High Ground

High Ground's On the Ground series heads to North Memphis

Cole BradleyThursday, January 9, 2020
Feature Story Teen boys practice their basketball drills and skills at Manassas High School. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundDiversity

Photos: Welcome to (western) North Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 8, 2020
Feature Story podcast High GroundKids and Education

Podcast: Play Where You Stay is soccer made equitable

Wednesday, August 21, 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 podcast High GroundCommunity Development

Podcast: State housing programs strengthen Memphis neighborhoods

Thursday, July 11, 2019
Feature Story University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are four of the anchor institutions partnering with the Memphis Medical District Collaborative for Hire Local 901. (Submitted) High GroundEonomic Development

Hire Local 901 helps Memphians work closer to home

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, June 20, 2019
Feature Story Ballet High GroundArts and Culture

Video: A ballet class in North Memphis underscores the need for family wrap-around support

Forever ReadyWednesday, October 31, 2018
Feature Story A view from 2017 of a boarded-up house on Bellevue Boulevard in the Klondike neighborhood. (Andrea Morales) High GroundEonomic Development

Armed with data, partners find a new strategy to tackle blighted properties

Andy MeekWednesday, September 12, 2018
Feature Story Sixteen year-old Lexus Carter, a recent graduate of the Girls Empowerment Program and one of the rally's nine student organizers, poses for a picture outside of Dave Wells Community Center. (Shelda Edwards) High GroundCommunity Development

Youth-led Klondike-Smokey City peace rally strengthens community in wake of tragedy

Cole BradleyThursday, August 2, 2018
Feature Story Young men play basketball in Booker T. Washington park. High GroundCommunity Development

Greening Up: Uptown is investing in green spaces and reaping the reward

Cole BradleyThursday, June 7, 2018
Feature Story The Bellevue Middle School majorettes perform on March 29 during a foster care awareness parade. High GroundKids and Education

Klondike-Smokey City foster care festival advocates for keeping children in their communities

Cole BradleyThursday, May 3, 2018
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