A. J. Dugger III

Thursday, August 15, 2019
A.J. Dugger III is an award-winning journalist and native Memphian who joined High Ground as lead writer for its signature series, On the Ground, in August 2019. Previously, he wrote for numerous publications in West Tennessee and authored two books, “Southern Terror” and “The Dealers: Then and Now.” He has also appeared as a guest expert on the true-crime series, “For My Man.” For more information, visit ajdugger.net. (Photo by April Stilwell)

Feature Story Miss Bluff City 2019, Simone Wilson, poses with North Memphis Boys & Girls Clubs members. Wilson's focus area for her service to the community is working with youth at Boys & Girls club. (Submitted) Kids and Education

North Memphis Boys & Girls Clubs offer youth cafe, store, and more

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, February 6, 2020
Feature Story Derion Lipford films his pitch proposal for the judges of ArtUp's North Memphis Incubator in January 2020. (Sheri Neely) Arts and Culture

ArtUp offers North Memphis entrepreneurs $2,500, training, and chance to pitch to investors

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, January 30, 2020
Feature Story Edward Bogard, founder of Memphis-based nonprofit shoe manufacturer SoGiv, high fives a student at the three-day teen design charrette benefiting Shelby County Schools. (Demarcus Bowser) Kids and Education

Germantown High wins shoe design contest with focus on breast cancer awareness

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, January 23, 2020
Feature Story The Oasis Appliance store's strategic manager, Dana Driver (R), assists customers in selecting a new washing machine. (A.J. Dugger) Community Development

Oasis is part bike shop, part home and appliance store, and all about North Memphis

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, January 22, 2020
Feature Story Promise CDC has built 30 houses in North Memphis, most of them three- and four-bedroom single family homes. The homes are for rent and purchase at affordable prices. (Promise CDC) Community Development

Promise CDC builds homes, community, and investment in North Memphis

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, January 15, 2020
Feature Story Attendees of the Being Black in College workshop break for lunch and informal discussions about the challenges they anticipate in their educational careers post-high school. (Our Grass Our Roots) Community Development

The power of knowledge brings power to the people in North Memphis

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, January 9, 2020
Feature Story BLDG Memphis' coalition members attend the BLDG Memphis Capital Projects Tour on November 9. (Jarvis Hues) Community Development

BLDG Memphis marks 20 years as a collective voice for equitable development

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, January 8, 2020
Feature Story Neighborhood Christian Centers' newest location is in partnership with Power Center Academy in Hickory Hill. Students, their family members, and their neighbors now have closer access for food assistance and other supports. (Brandon Dill) Kids and Education

Neighborhood Christian Centers' Compassion Christmas comes to Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 19, 2019
Feature Story The Career Advantage Youth Program helps people ages 16 to 24 identify their employment goals and potential and connects them with the tools they need to see success. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

Program pays at-risk teens and young adults to find and follow career goals

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 19, 2019
Feature Story Residents of Kirby Pines ride in style across the expansive Hickory Hill campus. (Kirby Pines) Diversity

Retirement is anything but relaxing at Kirby Pines Lifecare Community

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, December 18, 2019
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) Healthy Communities

Church to host Single Moms Christmas Expo in Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 12, 2019
Feature Story This choreographed slap between two characters will be a powerful moment in the upcoming Black History Month skit performed by the newly formed Hickory Hill Drama Club. (AJ Dugger) Arts and Culture

New Hickory Hill drama club prepares for 2020 Black History Month performance

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, December 4, 2019
Feature Story Participants of the Memphis Youth Crime Watch at Kirby High School. (AJ Dugger) Kids 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) Healthy 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 Southern Hands Home Style Cooking offers classic soul food entrees and sides, including smothered pork chops, fried chicken, meat loaf, baked spaghetti, black-eyed peas, and cornbread. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

Your lunch is safe in Southern Hands, Hickory Hill's home cooking powerhouse

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, November 20, 2019
Feature Story Vendors sell goods at a local farmers market. (High Ground News) Arts and Culture

Don't just shop, shop just at Peace and Justice Art Festival this Saturday

A. J. Dugger IIIFriday, November 15, 2019
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