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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 Sugar Ghost ice cream shop and Falling Into Place gift shop on Broad Avenue. (Sarah Rushakoff) High GroundCommunity Development

A walk down Broad Avenue: new spots, treasured favorites

Jeff HulettFriday, January 14, 2022
Feature Story Black Lens Productions Film Studios leadership team. Partner/General Counsel Cecilia S. Barnes, Founder/CEO Jason A. Farmer, Partner/CFO Carolyn N. Henry. (submitted) High GroundArts and Culture

Whitehaven film studio plans to put Memphis on the map

Brandi HunterFriday, January 7, 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 Mayor Lee Harris and members of the Shelby County Youth Council at BRIDGES, a member of the new nonprofit committee. (submitted) High GroundCommunity Development

Nonprofit Committee hopes to help Shelby County residents access needed services

Jeff HulettThursday, November 4, 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 Father-child artist duo Theo James (L) and Nisa Williams (R) stand in front of the mural they created for the Mid-South Coliseum Coalition, Sept. 13, 2021 (Sarah Rushakoff) High GroundCommunity Development

New public art installation adds beauty and history to Mid-South Coliseum revitalization effort

Sarah RushakoffThursday, September 16, 2021
Feature Story The Porter-Leath and University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound is expected to open in January 2022. (Rendering submitted by Porter-Leath) High GroundKids and Education

"World-class" early childhood education center will open soon in Orange Mound

Alexandria MooreWednesday, September 15, 2021
Feature Story riverboat High GroundCommunity Development

Nominations, registration open for 2021 Neighborhood Preservation Summit and awards

Cole BradleyThursday, September 2, 2021
Feature Story (High Ground News archives) High GroundSustainability

Memphis' BEST wants renters to know their rights

Sarah RushakoffThursday, August 19, 2021
Feature Story Deb Foehring, a member of the Memphis Botanic Garden Tree Team, closely inspects a tree to ensure it is labeled and mapped correctly. They hope it will soon receive certification as a level one arboretum. (HGN/Sarah Rushakoff) High Ground

Start a certified tree garden with these easy steps

Jeff HulettWednesday, August 18, 2021
Feature Story Monterrion Webber makes a cup of coffee for a patron of Cxffeeblack at the Anti-Gentrification Coffee Club #1, located at 751 National Street in The Heights. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Cxffeeblack serves its brew with a side of history and anti-gentrification

Meghan AslinThursday, July 29, 2021
Feature Story The vacant barber shop at 769 National Street was topped with a sign made from repurposed Christmas lights and the boards that once shuttered the windows. (Markus Mueller) High GroundCommunity Development

What have these Heights organizations been up to since 2018?

Chris Jones & Cole BradleyWednesday, July 28, 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
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