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Feature Story Self-portrait by Ty Boyland for MLK50. High Ground

Music teacher, dad says adaptability key to coping with pandemic fallout

Thursday, April 30, 2020
Feature Story Teacher Brian Hanson teaching ALLMemphis' custom phonics curriculum to a group of students at Power Center Academy Elementary School - Hickory Hill. (ALLMemphis) High GroundKids and Education

Race, wealth, and literacy in Memphis: Why third grade matters

Jim Coleman and Cole BradleyWednesday, April 29, 2020
Feature Story Kalisa Lee, 16, is a junior at Collegiate School of Memphis, a private school located in The Heights. (Submitted) High GroundKids and Education

Life and learning in a new normal: Mid-South teens share their COVID-19 experiences

Ashley DavisTuesday, April 28, 2020
Feature Story (Stock) High GroundHealthy Communities

Diaper drive-thrus and period product pickups. Sweet Cheeks is helping Memphians in need.

Brandi HunterThursday, April 23, 2020
Feature Story Save First previously offered tax prep assistance in person but is now fully virtual in response to COVID-19. Anyone can get either free filing or free assistance self-filing depending on income. (Impact America) High GroundHealthy Communities

Local nonprofit offering free virtual tax prep service for Mid-Southerners

Cole BradleyThursday, April 23, 2020
Feature Story Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean, interim president of LeMoyne-Owen College, which is Memphis' only historically black college or university. (Submitted) High GroundKids and Education

Q & A: LeMoyne-Owen's Dr. Carol Johnson-Dean on leadership and the school's response to COVID-19

Andrea ValenzuelaThursday, April 23, 2020
Feature Story A Neighborhood Christian Center volunteer preps meals for families in response to Covid-19. (Submitted) High GroundHealthy Communities

Neighborhood Christian Center gives food and lifts spirits for families in crisis

Ashley DavisWednesday, April 22, 2020
Feature Story The Covid-19 crisis has caused Christina Ueal’s dining table to become a classroom. Her five children, ages five to 15, work on packets provided by their schools at their home in Frayser. (Submitted) High GroundKids and Education

Experts fear COVID-19 could widen Memphis' literacy divides

Ashley Davis and Cole BradleyTuesday, April 21, 2020
Feature Story On Location: Memphis's film screenings were previously in-person events. Now they've gone virtual. (On Location: Memphis) High Ground

Catch two free virtual screenings of Memphis-made films April 18 and 20

Cole BradleyThursday, April 16, 2020
Feature Story Scott Briggs launched Laid Off Lawn Care after being laid off from his bartending job due to COVID-19 closures. He offers lawn care, landscaping, and gardening. (Laid Off Lawn Care) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Side hustles to the front: Memphis bartenders are using other skills to pay the bills

Cameron PollardTuesday, April 14, 2020
Feature Story Self-portrait by Frank Johnson for MLK50. High GroundCommunity Development

Substitute teacher’s plan to revitalize his community derailed by COVID-19

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Feature Story Pastor Jeffrie Howard, center, walks through diners at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Memphis's Ozanam Food Mission, March 2019. It was one of two area locations that served hot meals daily. COVID-19 has closed many soup kitchens. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundHealthy Communities

Who's caring for Memphis' homeless as COVID-19 spreads?

Erinn FiggMonday, April 13, 2020
Feature Story Natasha Norie Standard is an Army veteran and owner of Norie Shoes. (Submitted) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Want to support veterans? Support their businesses. These three are proud to serve Memphis.

Jeff HulettFriday, April 10, 2020
Feature Story census2020 High GroundHealthy Communities

Worried about Memphis' recovery post-coronavirus? You should fill out the U.S. Census.

Cole BradleyThursday, April 9, 2020
Feature Story The Panorama Movement gym in Memphis' Fairgrounds area sits empty but its many of its services have continued online. (Submitted) High GroundHealthy Communities

How three local gyms are helping people stay fit from home

Cameron PollardThursday, April 9, 2020
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