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Feature Story Pinwheel Playroooms High GroundCommunity Development

Video: More than a laundromat, South Memphis center strengthens community and childhood literacy

Forever ReadyTuesday, August 7, 2018
Feature Story A young South Memphis resident plays with a giant Jenga set. (Shelda Edwards) High GroundCommunity Development

Vacant lot comes alive with South Memphis Move Your Body event and plans for future park

Cole BradleyWednesday, June 20, 2018
Feature Story Rachel Sikes plans her next move up one of the walls at Memphis Rox. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundHealthy Communities

The Making of Memphis Rox: South Memphis' massive rock climbing gym

Aisling MakiWednesday, April 25, 2018
Feature Story Leroy Taylor (Center) of Power Center Academy plays with Memphis Inner-City Rugby. High GroundHealthy Communities

South Memphis rugby and soccer teams promote community growth, youth opportunities and land reuse

Aisling MakiWednesday, April 18, 2018
Feature Story Composting takes place at the Compost Fairy's facility. (Submitted) High GroundSustainability

Memphis compost service turns food waste into rich soil

Mary K. LevieWednesday, March 28, 2018
Feature Story Dryers and washing machines can be used at a reduced rate at the South Memphis Alliance laundromat. (Tamara Williamson) High GroundCommunity Development

Combination laundromat and community center keeps South Memphis fresh

Tamara WilliamsonWednesday, February 28, 2018
Feature Story Multimedia artist Lawrence Matthews of The Collective talks with Dr. David Acey, professor of African-American rhetoric and creator of Africa in April at Black Resistance Opening Reception hosted by The Brooks programmed by The CLTV. (Ashley Bend) High GroundArts and Culture

From Stax Records to social media, two generations of Black arts leaders support the scene

Kirstin CheersWednesday, February 21, 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 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 Roshun Austin, president and CEO of The Works, Inc., a South Memphis nonprofit. High GroundSustainability

Urban forest II: Growing a green giant in South Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 31, 2018
Feature Story Yolandra Rodgers runs an e-commerce company out of her home in South Memphis. (Lesley Young) High GroundEntrepreneurship

South Memphis-based baby shoe company is off and running

Lesley YoungWednesday, November 15, 2017
Feature Story Accelerator programs hosted by organizations such as EPICenter Memphis, Memphis Bioworks and Start Co., help entrepreneurs launch businesses and connect them with pathways to capital. To date, EPICenter has raised more than $16 million in capital. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Memphis Money: Investment pipeline for startups has room for improvement

Aisling MakiWednesday, October 11, 2017
Feature Story Darrell Cobbins, president and principal broker at Universal Commercial Real Estate, LLC, near his office in Downtown Memphis. High GroundEonomic Development

Memphis pushes to level the playing field for black entrepreneurs

Julia Craven & Madeline FaberMonday, September 18, 2017
Feature Story Listen To America Small High GroundEonomic Development

HuffPost, High Ground News & MLK50 to discuss economic inequality in Memphis

Rebekah Marie Yearout, MLK50Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Feature Story The demolition of Foote Homes began in July. High GroundCommunity Development

South City: Housing a neighborhood in transition

Madeline FaberThursday, September 7, 2017
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