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Feature Story podcast High GroundCommunity Development

Podcast: Mid-South Coliseum nearing first inside event since 2006

Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Feature Story Collegiate School of Memphis replaced the roof of Highland Heights Baptist Church main sanctuary this fall. CMS manages the building with the stipulation that the school coexist with the congregation. (Leigh Tatum) High GroundSustainability

Faith in Action: Sharing space to save historic churches

Leigh TatumWednesday, January 15, 2020
Feature Story Aspire4 High GroundKids and Education

Now locally-operated, Memphis' Aspire Public Schools to unveil new mission and vision

Ashley DavisWednesday, January 15, 2020
Feature Story Promise CDC has built 30 houses in North Memphis, most of them three- and four-bedroom single family homes. The homes are for rent and purchase at affordable prices. (Promise CDC) High GroundCommunity Development

Promise CDC builds homes, community, and investment in North Memphis

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, January 15, 2020
Feature Story Artist Terry Lynn's original sculpture design will pay homage to Foote Homes, the former public housing project that was raze for redevelopment into the new South City mixed-income development. (Symmbol Sanderlin) High GroundArts and Culture

Local artist creating sculpture for South City honoring legacy of Foote Homes

A.J Dugger III and Cole BradleyWednesday, January 15, 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 GroundArts and Culture

Podcast: Looking back on year one of the On the Ground Podcast

Sunday, January 5, 2020
Feature Story MEMShop helped launch new brick and mortar small businesses in South Memphis in 2014, including the Klassy Chics boutique and @ Home Computer Repair. (MEMShop) High GroundEntrepreneurship

MEMShop expanding to Frayser and Whitehaven in 2020

Jeff HulettWednesday, December 25, 2019
Feature Story podcast High GroundEntrepreneurship

Podcast: Chill out as tween CEO talks luxury lemonade empire

Sunday, December 22, 2019
Feature Story The High Ground team enjoys a 'thank you' lunch at El Mercadito de Memphis with key stakeholders in our "On the Ground: Hickory Hill" coverage, including residents and representatives from nonprofits and the Memphis Police Department. (High Ground) High GroundArts and Culture

Our 'see you later' to Hickory Hill

Cole BradleyFriday, December 20, 2019
Feature Story Neighborhood Christian Centers' newest location is in partnership with Power Center Academy in Hickory Hill. Students, their family members, and their neighbors now have closer access for food assistance and other supports. (Brandon Dill) High GroundKids and Education

Neighborhood Christian Centers' Compassion Christmas comes to Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 19, 2019
Feature Story The Career Advantage Youth Program helps people ages 16 to 24 identify their employment goals and potential and connects them with the tools they need to see success. (Submitted) High GroundEonomic Development

Program pays at-risk teens and young adults to find and follow career goals

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 19, 2019
Feature Story Last year's VISUALS & VIBES was held at The CMPLX in Orange Mound and featured traditional gallery art alongside art forms not typically found in a gallery show. This year's event promises the same. (Christaian Williams) High GroundArts and Culture

Painters and fire dancers? Art show at The CMPLX promises anything but typical

Alexandria MooreWednesday, December 18, 2019
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