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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
Feature Story The staff of the Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center are working remotely now but are still serving existing and new clients with their financial health. (RISE Foundation) High GroundHealthy Communities

Shelby County residents can get free financial counseling to plan for economic uncertainty

Andrea ValenzuelaWednesday, April 8, 2020
Feature Story A furry friend helps with Hollywood Feed's same-day deliveries. The regional chain has expanded its same-day service through April 30. (Hollywood Feed) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Hollywood Feed helps customers keep their distance with free curbside pickup and same-day delivery

Ashley DavisTuesday, April 7, 2020
Feature Story Dr. Susan Miranda conducts research for University of Tennessee Health Sciences Centers' Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2014. High GroundHealthy Communities

Get the facts from local experts. Attend UTHSC's Coronavirus Online Symposium on April 6.

Baris GursakalWednesday, April 1, 2020
Feature Story A child proudly displays an award at C & J Trophy and Engraving, located at 3444 Park Avenue in the Orange Mound-University District area. The business has been open since the 1970s. (C & J Trophy and Engraving) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Local, black-owned C & J Trophy and Engraving has served Memphis since the '70s

Cameron PollardWednesday, April 1, 2020
Feature Story dv1 High GroundHealthy Communities

Domestic violence victims may not be 'safer at home.' Two Mid-South nonprofits are here to help.

Brandi HunterWednesday, April 1, 2020
Feature Story Hunter Coleman, 10, works on his homeschool math curriculum using a mix of online instruction and hands-on practice on a dry-erase board. A dry-erase board is a useful tool for practice work across subjects. (Jim Coleman). High GroundKids and Education

Schools closed and suddenly you're homeschooling? I'm Jim, and I can help.

Jim ColemanTuesday, March 31, 2020
Feature Story Self-portrait at home by Lorin Vincent. High GroundHealthy Communities

I’m a housekeeper and DJ—my income is now zero. I’m one of the lucky ones.

Monday, March 30, 2020
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