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Feature Story World Overcomers Church has hosted previous events for single mothers in their own congregation. This year's Christmas expo event is the first event for single moms that is open to the broader community. (Terrance Davis) High GroundHealthy Communities

Church to host Single Moms Christmas Expo in Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 12, 2019
Feature Story Millington Middle School High GroundKids and Education

Chalkbeat asks readers to share stories of cold classrooms

Cole BradleyThursday, December 12, 2019
Feature Story podcast High GroundCommunity Development

Podcast: Strategy, Spare Change, and Speaking for Yourself

Sunday, December 8, 2019
Feature Story Participants of the Memphis Youth Crime Watch at Kirby High School. (AJ Dugger) High GroundKids and Education

Cops and kids come together at Kirby High

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, December 4, 2019
Feature Story Handler San Chambers and therapy dog Batman are favorite regular visitors at Dorothy's Place. The day house is operated by Alzheimer's and Dementia Services of Memphis, Inc. (Cat Evans) High GroundHealthy Communities

Dementia is isolating. In Memphis, Dorothy's Place keeps people connected and helps slow decline.

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, November 27, 2019
Feature Story Roshun Austin (L), president/CEO of The Works, Inc., and South Memphis resident Dolores Bateman are featured in the Memphis-based Divides Cities documentary. The short film was produced by The Guardian and gaps food access in Memphis. (The Guardian) High GroundHealthy Communities

Video series explores worldwide divides, spotlights Memphis for unequal food access

Thursday, November 21, 2019
Feature Story Community Court Referees John Cameron mediates cases involving common code violations. Community Courts are hosted in Hickory Hill and other communities, which helps residents avoid going Downtown for Environmental Court. (Lisa Harris) High GroundHealthy Communities

Neighborhood Justice: How Memphis' Community Courts are reducing barriers to court appearances

A.J Dugger III and Cole BradleyWednesday, November 20, 2019
Feature Story Paulita Edmondson is a family coordinator supervisor for Agape Child and Family Services. She's embedded in Hickory Hill. (Agape Child and Family Services) High GroundKids and Education

Paulita Edmondson walks alongside Hickory Hill families to keep kids in their homes. Walk with her.

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 14, 2019
Feature Story Members of STAARS pose for a group picture. Founder Barbara Davis stands at the forward center. (STAARS) High GroundHealthy Communities

STAARS focuses the fight against breast cancer on African Americans

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 7, 2019
Feature Story Ridgeway Cougars helmets rest in the grass during practice. (Malik Martin) High GroundKids and Education

In Photos: Practice makes perfect

A.J Dugger III and Malik MartinWednesday, November 6, 2019
Feature Story School nurse Patricia McCraw prepares medication for a student at A.B. Hill Elementary. McCraw is part of a school nurse pilot program facilitated by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Shelby County Schools and Urban Child Institute. (Cat Evans) High GroundKids and Education

Can nurses keep kids in class? Pilot program seeks answer

Baris GursakalMonday, November 4, 2019
Feature Story The 2019 State of Memphis Housing Summit was held at the Memphis Botanic Gardens on October 29. It was attended by roughly 200 government officials, community leaders, business leaders and nonprofit representatives. (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

2019 State of Memphis Housing Summit stated the facts, offered solutions

Cole BradleyTuesday, October 29, 2019
Feature Story Members of the Hickory Hill Senior Golf Club pose of an official club photo. (Hermon Powers) High GroundHealthy Communities

Hickory Hill Senior Golf Club tees off for fun, friends and health

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 23, 2019
Feature Story Koozies promoting the use of PrEP and The Corner are an example of the type of branded merchandise Friends for Life intends to sell in The Corner's retail area. (Friends for Life) High GroundHealthy Communities

Opening soon, The Corner offers free HIV prevention in casual space

A.J Dugger III and Cole BradleyThursday, October 17, 2019
Feature Story Salon professionals participated in the first Memphis Cut it Out program on September 23 where they learned to identify signs of domestic violence among clients. The classes are free of charge. (Memphis CUT IT OUT) High GroundHealthy Communities

Memphis beauty industry professionals learn to cut out domestic violence

Brandi HunterWednesday, October 2, 2019
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