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Feature Story Elizabeth Frey, Marilyn Trigg, and John Maurer of the Dorcas Society of St. Peter's Catholic Church play pool at the underground bomb shelter. (University of Memphis special collections) High GroundHealthy Communities

The 'ritziest bomb shelter in the South' sits abandoned in Memphis

Tamara WilliamsonWednesday, March 14, 2018
Feature Story Marc Gasol chooses a plant at the Chandler Park rehab. (Rebecca Hutchinson) High GroundSustainability

Urban forest III: Digging up hidden gems and pocket parks in South Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story Andrew "Rome" Withers, left, son of Ernest C. Withers, helped unveil a historical marker at the home of the iconic Civil Rights photographer. High GroundDiversity

Honoring the life and work of Civil Rights icon Ernest C. Withers

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story The Healing Races draw hundreds of people annually to Whitehaven. High GroundHealthy Communities

Whitehaven church hosts annual race to promote health and literacy

Erica HortonWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story Dr. Charles Champion in his pharmacy office. (Rachel Warren) High GroundHealthy Communities

A champion for health in Whitehaven advocates herbal remedies at his family-run shop

Rachel WarrenWednesday, February 7, 2018
Feature Story Linda Williams, president and CEO of RISE Memphis, stands for a portrait at the foundation’s office. High GroundHealthy Communities

Driving the Dream address "paternalistic" approach, creates a new system for treating poverty

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, February 7, 2018
Feature Story Hazel Moore is known as the Mayor of Whitehaven. High GroundCommunity Development

Video: Meet the unofficial mayor of Whitehaven

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, January 31, 2018
Feature Story Graves Elementary School in South Memphis has been boarded up since its closure in 2014. It's one of 10 vacant school buildings in the city. (Laura Faith Kebede) High GroundHealthy Communities

A Memphis woman’s tragic death prompts reflection: Could vacant schools help fight homelessness?

Laura Faith Kebede, Chalkbeat TennesseeWednesday, January 24, 2018
Feature Story The supply of decorated cakes is thinning at the Orange Mound Kroger. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundCommunity Development

Orange Mound residents protest their closing grocery store

Erica HortonThursday, January 11, 2018
Feature Story Kids start lining up at the home of Deidra Tuggle, the Candy Lady of Orange Mound. High GroundCommunity Development

On The Ground Live in Orange Mound

Madeline FaberWednesday, December 6, 2017
Feature Story Students at Frayser Elementary learn exercises that promote understanding and emotional stability. (Courtesy Playback Memphis) High GroundHealthy Communities

Children and former inmates lift up Frayser through improvisational theater

Cole BradleyThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story Tiana Pyles became the new executive director of the Orange Mound Development Corporation in July and has goals to increase awareness about Orange Mound through two large scale festivals within the next two years. High GroundCommunity Development

Community developers show that Orange Mound is worth investment

Erica HortonThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story Memphis Area Transit Authority Bus High GroundTransportation

Getting 'round the mound: Residents advocate for transportation options in Orange Mound

Erica HortonWednesday, November 15, 2017
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VIDEO: Orange Mound elders tell their community's story

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, November 15, 2017
Feature Story A draft concept image from the City's updated Fairgrounds plan, featuring a youth sports complex. Youth sports is a lucrative, growing tourism sector. Mayor Strickland said the proposal is unique in that it focuses on indoor sports, as the city alrea High GroundCommunity Development

City tables Coliseum repurposing, presents sports complex in latest Fairgrounds plan

Aisling MakiWednesday, November 8, 2017
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