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Memphis Animal Services offers $20 "Social Distancing Sidekick" adoption special through March 31

Erinn FiggFriday, March 27, 2020
Feature Story Self-portrait by Epiphany Jones. High GroundHealthy Communities

“I needed that job,” says laid-off server living on the edge and afraid of falling

Thursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story A sign on the door of Miss Girlee’s Soul Food Restaurant in North Memphis announces its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ashley Davis) High GroundHealthy Communities

In food deserts, COVID-related restaurant closures are especially devastating.

Ashley DavisThursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story Andrew Bobowski serves as the principal of KIPP Memphis Collegiate High, located at 2110 Howell Avenue in North Memphis. (Elizabeth Hoard Photography) High GroundKids and Education

Memphis principals share their fears and steps they're taking to keep kids in school from home

Ashley DavisThursday, March 26, 2020
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Virtual event centers vulnerability of inmates amid COVID-19, features Martin Luther King III

Chris JonesWednesday, March 25, 2020
Feature Story Explore Bike Share is offering free rides through April 19, 2020 as a way to help Memphians get out of the house and stay active while maintaining social distancing requirements under the Safer at Home shelter in place order. (Submitted) High GroundHealthy Communities

Explore Bike Share helps Memphis "Ride Out" the pandemic with free bike rentals through April 19

Ashley DavisWednesday, March 25, 2020
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Memphis Area COVID-19 Resource Guide

Jim Coleman and Cole BradleyMonday, March 23, 2020
Feature Story Carin Malone, who performs as Writeous Soul, is a Memphis slam poetry master working to revive the city's spoken word culture. She won the National Civil Rights Museum's Drop the Mic Poetry Slam in 2017 and now advises on the project. (Writeous Soul) High GroundArts and Culture

Artist Writeous Soul and the National Civil Rights Museum want to revive Memphis' slam poetry scene

Brandi HunterThursday, March 19, 2020
Feature Story UrbanArt Commission and Memphis International Airport have issued a call for artists to contribute to the redesign of Concourse B, which is scheduled to reopen in April 2021. (Andrew Breig) High GroundArts and Culture

UrbanArt Commission issues call for artists for Memphis Intl. Airport redesign opening in 2021

Jim ColemanThursday, March 19, 2020
Feature Story Located at 2499 Chelsea Avenue, the Hattiloo Technical Theatre Center trains youth in North Memphis with behind-the-scenes skills like sets, costume, and props design. The center opened in 20117. (Ashley Davis) High GroundArts and Culture

Post-COVID, the show will go on at Hattiloo Theatre's North Memphis youth training center

Ashley DavisThursday, March 19, 2020
Feature Story A local bartender stands alone at his station. Many Memphis bars and restaurants are already closing to control the spread of COVID-19. Many more are expected to close with the possibility of a city- or statewide shutdown. (Cole Bradley) High GroundHealthy Communities

Memphis responds to COVID-19 with local food and food worker relief resources

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 18, 2020
Feature Story podcast High GroundCommunity Development

Podcast: Making Memphis' real estate industry more diverse

Monday, March 16, 2020
Feature Story Ashley Davis is a freelance writer, author, educator, and educational consultant. She's now covering North Memphis as High Ground's lead On the Ground contributor. (Submitted) High Ground

Who is High Ground? Meet writer Ashley Davis

Cole BradleyThursday, March 12, 2020
Feature Story The Crews Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Memphis. (High Ground News) High GroundEntrepreneurship

ImagineU accelerates business dreams for undergrads across Memphis-area colleges and universities

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 11, 2020
Feature Story Neighbors and friends reflect on the life of longtime Vollintine-Evergreen resident and V&E Greenline leader, Jan Kirby. At the March 7 Arbor Day Celebration, those gathered installed a plaque and planted a tree in Kirby's honor. (Ashley Davis) High GroundArts and Culture

V&E Greenline's first Arbor Day celebration planted trees and memories

Ashley DavisWednesday, March 11, 2020
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