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Feature Story The supply of decorated cakes is thinning at the Orange Mound Kroger. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundCommunity Development

Orange Mound residents protest their closing grocery store

Erica HortonThursday, January 11, 2018
Feature Story Kids start lining up at the home of Deidra Tuggle, the Candy Lady of Orange Mound. High GroundCommunity Development

On The Ground Live in Orange Mound

Madeline FaberWednesday, December 6, 2017
Feature Story Students at Frayser Elementary learn exercises that promote understanding and emotional stability. (Courtesy Playback Memphis) High GroundHealthy Communities

Children and former inmates lift up Frayser through improvisational theater

Cole BradleyThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story Tiana Pyles became the new executive director of the Orange Mound Development Corporation in July and has goals to increase awareness about Orange Mound through two large scale festivals within the next two years. High GroundCommunity Development

Community developers show that Orange Mound is worth investment

Erica HortonThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story A view of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Carnes Avenue and Boston Street. (Andrea Morales) High GroundCommunity Development

Keeping the faith: A tour in photos of Orange Mound's century-old churches

Andrea MoralesThursday, November 30, 2017
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Getting 'round the mound: Residents advocate for transportation options in Orange Mound

Erica HortonWednesday, November 15, 2017
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VIDEO: Orange Mound elders tell their community's story

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, November 15, 2017
Feature Story Panelists for Housing in Orange Mound: A Community Conversation (Left to Right): Howard Eddings, Neighborhood Housing Opportunities, Amy Shaftlein, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Britney Thornton, JUICE Orange Mound, Dwayne Jones, general cont High GroundCommunity Development

Past, present, future: Orange Mound residents discuss a need for community development

Erica HortonFriday, November 10, 2017
Feature Story A draft concept image from the City's updated Fairgrounds plan, featuring a youth sports complex. Youth sports is a lucrative, growing tourism sector. Mayor Strickland said the proposal is unique in that it focuses on indoor sports, as the city alrea High GroundCommunity Development

City tables Coliseum repurposing, presents sports complex in latest Fairgrounds plan

Aisling MakiWednesday, November 8, 2017
Feature Story Students at Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie play with their school mascot Jiggy. (Andrea Morales) High GroundKids and Education

Klondike Smokey City improves education outcomes with wrap-around neighborhood support

Aisling MakiWednesday, November 1, 2017
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Video: Landmark Farmers Market keeps Orange Mound healthy

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, November 1, 2017
Feature Story A view of historic Orange Mound. High GroundEonomic Development

Join High Ground News for a community conversation about housing in Orange Mound

Madeline FaberWednesday, November 1, 2017
Feature Story The Art Center, located at 1636 Union Ave., is owned by Tom Wilson and Susan Steele. High GroundArts and Culture

The Art Center leverages community investments to enrich visual arts in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 25, 2017
Feature Story Students at Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School, located Downtown. (Rachel Warren) High GroundKids and Education

Getting connected: Grizz Prep blends education with in-school mentorship

Rachel WarrenWednesday, October 25, 2017
Feature Story Stephanie Love stands in front at Whitney Elementary in Frayser, which residents say is negatively affected by a nearby landfill. High GroundCommunity Development

Community activists affect change in Frayser and North Memphis

Kirstin CheersWednesday, October 18, 2017
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