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Feature Story The Time is Now Douglass Community Development Corporation hosted a mobile food pantry in the Douglass neighborhood on April 16th. It was the first mobile pantry held in Douglass since the novel coronavirus pandemic hit Shelby County. (Submitted) High GroundHealthy Communities

When COVID-19 relief didn't come, Douglass residents stepped up for their own

Ashley DavisThursday, May 21, 2020
Feature Story A volunteer with the Neighborhood Christian Center packs a family’s car with a week’s worth of meals. NCC is one of the organizations that has received funding from the Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. (Submitted) High GroundCommunity Development

What's the Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund? Here's a quick and easy breakdown.

Cole BradleyThursday, May 21, 2020
Feature Story newmem High GroundArts and Culture

Virtual event will spotlight Memphis musicians' contributions to culture and economy

Cole BradleyThursday, May 21, 2020
Feature Story mmcmedia High GroundHealthy Communities

What's left unanswered: How can local media help you?

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 20, 2020
Feature Story (Church Health) High GroundHealthy Communities

Healthy Memphis Initiative is using culinary medicine to help Memphians live better and longer

Cole BradleySaturday, May 16, 2020
Feature Story (Volunteer Odyssey) High GroundCommunity Development

How can you help in the pandemic? Volunteer Odyssey breaks it down. (Quick Read)

Cole BradleyThursday, May 14, 2020
Feature Story Brandon Marshall paints a temporary mural funded by UrbanArt Commission. (Averell Mondie) High GroundArts and Culture

UrbanArt Commission issues calls for artists, promotes relief for artists in need

Cole BradleyThursday, May 14, 2020
Feature Story Jasmine Thomas lives with her grandmother and 4-month-old daughter, A’Maria. Photo courtesy of Thomas. High GroundHealthy Communities

New mother struggles to make ends meet after hours cut at fast-food job

Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Feature Story JUICE Orange Mound board members Kenya Holmes (L) and Broderick Conneser deliver supplies to a senior in Orange Mound. JUICE asked residents to text what supplies they needed and personalized orders before delivery via CAREavan. (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

The Unreachables: Memphis nonprofit meets its no-tech neighbors at their doorsteps (Quick Read)

Cole BradleyTuesday, May 12, 2020
Feature Story (Forever Ready Productions) High GroundKids and Education

Video: Le Bonheur's five easy ways to keep kids healthy from home

Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Feature Story Magaly Cruz (L) and Joni Laney in Binghampton. (ZIggy Mack) High GroundHealthy Communities

Local journalism is in crisis. We need your help.

Friday, May 8, 2020
Feature Story (Brandon Dill) High Ground

Creative writing contest offers Shelby County Schools students cash prizes and self-expression

Cole BradleyFriday, May 8, 2020
Feature Story HickHill3 High GroundEonomic Development

Immigrants face new fears for jobs and citizenship post-pandemic (Quick Read)

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyThursday, May 7, 2020
Feature Story Self-portrait by Sarah Brubaker for MLK50. High GroundEntrepreneurship

Losing her job and business, artist finds hope in a supportive community

Thursday, May 7, 2020
Feature Story Mario Ramos, a HopeWorks student, participates in an English Language Learners class. (Submitted) High GroundEonomic Development

At risk and "often unseen," the pandemic hits different for Mid-South immigrants (Quick Read)

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyWednesday, May 6, 2020
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