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Feature Story The EMployment and Economic Opportunity team at World Relief Memphis works to resettle refugees in Memphis. L to R: Oscar Herrera, Susannah Bland, Andy Kirk, Skarleth Tyler, Clarence Williams. (submitted) High GroundHealthy Communities

Afghan refugees get Memphis-style hospitality from World Relief Memphis

Chris JonesFriday, May 6, 2022
Feature Story Community Service Officer Steven Solomon speaks to teens at the South Branch Library about career opportunities with the Canadian National Railway during the Nov. 19, 2021 Grown-ish teen workshop. (submitted) High GroundKids and Education

Grown-ish workshop series at South Library prepares teens for adulthood

Jim ColemanThursday, March 17, 2022
Feature Story Volunteers with The Works CDC work together to clear a sidewalk along Jefferson Ave. (submitted) High GroundCommunity Development

Neighborhood cleanup Q&A with Mary Baker, city planner and master gardener with The Works

Sarah RushakoffFriday, March 11, 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 Mural by Jamond Bullocks in Frayser, part of Urban Art Commission's "Stand Up for Our Streets" project in 2019. (submitted) High GroundArts and Culture

Visual artists: Apply by Feb 18 to work with High Ground!

Friday, January 21, 2022
Feature Story Dr. Larita Taylor is the author of "Nurture for the Nurturer," a guide for new breastfeeding moms. (submitted) High GroundHealthy Communities

A nurturing endeavor: Larita Taylor's book provides encouragement for breastfeeding moms

Deborah Gaddy-RobertsonThursday, December 9, 2021
Feature Story New Explore Bike Share eBike station downtown at Central Station Hotel (submitted) High GroundHealthy Communities

New fleet of eBikes energizes Explore Bike Share ridership

Tamara CunninghamThursday, September 30, 2021
Feature Story (Lisa Ferdinando, Wikimedia Commons) High GroundHealthy Communities

Need a COVID-19 test? Want to get your vaccine? Where to go in Shelby County.

Jeff Hulett and Sarah RushakoffThursday, September 23, 2021
Feature Story (Lisa Ferdinando, Wikimedia Commons) High GroundHealthy Communities

Over half of adults unvaccinated for COVID-19 fear needles. Here’s what’s proven to help.

Friday, September 3, 2021
Feature Story Christina Crutchfield with Heights CDC cuts the ribbon on the new Gaisman Park Arboretum. Chris Collier stands far left and Sheryl Sullivan stands far left. (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

Ribbon cutting on Gaisman Park Arboretum marks another milestone in a community-led revival

Cole BradleyFriday, July 23, 2021
Feature Story West Cancer Center is one of four oncology centers that are joining together with biotechnology firm Genentech to improve racial diversity in clinic research trials. (Meghan Aislin) High GroundHealthy Communities

Memphis-based West Cancer Center joins national alliance to close diversity gap in medical research

Meghan AslinWednesday, July 14, 2021
Feature Story Silhouettes line the National Street median. Each one represents a pedestrian who was killed by a vehicle strike in Shelby County in 2020. The installation will be displayed through the month of July. (Submitted) High GroundHealthy Communities

Memphis pedestrian deaths sit at record high; art installation urges drivers to slow down

Leigh TatumWednesday, July 7, 2021
Feature Story A Mustard Seed volunteer hands a Thanksgiving care package to a South Memphis resident. (Mustard Seed) High GroundCommunity Development

Faith in Action: Mustard Seed believes a small start can bring big change in South Memphis

Mary K. LevieWednesday, June 16, 2021
Feature Story FourthBluffPark1.jpg High GroundArts and Culture

New vegan festival and Juneteenth Shop Black Festival will hit Fourth Bluff, June 19 and 20

Sarah RushakoffThursday, June 10, 2021
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