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Feature Story X High GroundArts and Culture

Well-known local developer adds children’s books to his already impressive repertoire

Jeff HulettThursday, July 21, 2022
Feature Story X High GroundCommunity Development

Providing fresh produce in a food desert: Farmers markets open in Hickory Hill and South Memphis

Jim ColemanThursday, July 14, 2022
Feature Story X High GroundCommunity Development

‘It’s about information’: Community-driven questionnaires sent to Shelby County candidates

MJ GalbraithFriday, July 1, 2022
Feature Story X High Ground

Environmental Justice: Tackling blight in Orange Mound

Alexandria MooreThursday, June 30, 2022
Feature Story X High Ground

Photos: Visiting Mike Minnis and his urban farm and garden in Orange Mound

Brandon DillThursday, June 30, 2022
Feature Story X High GroundCommunity Development

How this local CDC is looking to slow down traffic and speed up investment in The Heights

Jim ColemanThursday, June 23, 2022
Feature Story “We’re just residents. We’re trying to make it easier for everyday residents, like us, just to make their communities more successful,” says Kathy Temple, executive director of The Time is Now Douglass Redevelopment Corp. High GroundCommunity Development

How this group of ‘everyday residents’ utilizes a DIY spirit to transform their Douglass community

Jim ColemanThursday, June 2, 2022
Feature Story A #ShareYourSkill901 participant shows her written skill on a bookmark. (Photo courtesy of Literacy Mid-South) High GroundArts and Culture

Literacy Mid-South Encourages Memphians to #ShareYourSkill901

AJ HughesThursday, May 26, 2022
Feature Story Heights CDC Special Projects Director Dane Forlines said the new bioswale will improve water quality in the neighborhood and beyond. (Reginald Johnson) High GroundHealthy Communities

Environmental Justice: Safer streets, cleaner water in the Heights

Leigh TatumFriday, May 13, 2022
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 Recycled tires serve as art and safety features along Broad Ave. bike lanes. (submitted) High GroundSustainability

Recycled tire art makes Broad Ave. bike lanes safer and creates jobs

Jeff HulettThursday, February 24, 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
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