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Feature Story A window display at the BAM Thrift Store at 1340 Madison Avenue hopes to attract medical professionals from the surrounding Medical District. (Cole Bradley) High GroundEonomic Development

Construction starts soon for facade improvements, coffee shop at Madison-Cleveland

Cole BradleyFriday, June 7, 2019
Feature Story Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris (L) presents the Senior Prom's 2019 Prom Queen Everlena Yarborough. Prom King Clarence Christian watches with pride. (Baris Gursakal) High GroundArts and Culture

Magical night for senior citizens at Shelby County's first senior prom

Baris GursakalThursday, June 6, 2019
Feature Story podcast High GroundCommunity Development

On the Ground Podcast: Spotlight on Madison Heights

Monday, June 3, 2019
Feature Story podcast High GroundTransportation

Podcast: MyCityRides talks scooters, transportation justice and $2 tanks of gas

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 29, 2019
Feature Story La Michoacana owners Ana and Rafael Gonzales spoke at the Gateways for Growth community meeting held at their restaurant at 4091 Summer Avenue. (Submitted) High GroundDiversity

Memphis immigrants meet for paletas and solutions for a more immigrant-friendly city

Baris GursakalThursday, May 23, 2019
Feature Story Travis Butler, New Ballet Ensemble dance instructor, works with students at LaRose Elementary. Dance classes at LaRose are held either early in the school day or the last period of the day. (Submitted) High GroundEonomic Development

South City area residents benefit from Vision 2020 grantmaking initiative

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, May 23, 2019
Feature Story Customer Chimere Miller plays with her son J'iris after enjoying lunch at Riko's Kickin Chicken located at 1329 Madison Avenue in Madison Heights. (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

What's in a name? People of Madison Heights talk labels and identity

Cole BradleyThursday, May 16, 2019
Feature Story Anatole Williams (L), executive director of Memphis Adult Teen Challenge, and Michael Skouteris, daily operations manager of BAM Thrift Store, discuss store needs. To the right, regular Patricia Jones says hello to the cashier. (Cole Bradley) High GroundHealthy Communities

A thrift store, a car wash and a mission to fight addiction

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 15, 2019
Feature Story podcast High Ground

On The Ground Podcast: Sheltering Memphis' homeless population

Madeline FaberMonday, May 13, 2019
Feature Story Students and faculty at the Southern College of Optometry participate in the 2018 Bike to Work Day, which included food and festivities at an outdoor registration table. (Submitted) High GroundTransportation

Medical District steps up to Commute Challenge and shared mobility

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 8, 2019
Feature Story Local musician "Morris" poses in front of a mural by artist Toonkey Berry. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundArts and Culture

In photos: Welcome to Madison Heights

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackThursday, May 2, 2019
Feature Story Volunteers work in the Coliseum's lower-level loading dock entrance. The building's arena and corridors were lit by task lighting provided by the City of Memphis. (Shelda Edwards) High GroundCommunity Development

In photos: Closed since 2007, Mid-South Coliseum reopens for one-day cleanup event

Cole Bradley and Shelda EdwardsWednesday, May 1, 2019
Feature Story art High GroundArts and Culture

Video: Art walk turns the East Buntyn neighborhood into an outdoor gallery

Forever ReadyWednesday, May 1, 2019
Feature Story podcast High Ground

Podcast: LGBT youth find a home at OUTMemphis

Friday, April 26, 2019
Feature Story A shopper at Viet Hoa Food Market on Cleveland Street in the Madison Heights neighborhood. (Averell Mondie) High GroundArts and Culture

Memphis Medical District Collaborative hires artists as researchers to guide development

Cole BradleyThursday, April 18, 2019
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