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Feature Story Rachel Sikes plans her next move up one of the walls at Memphis Rox. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundHealthy Communities

The Making of Memphis Rox: South Memphis' massive rock climbing gym

Aisling MakiWednesday, April 25, 2018
Feature Story South City construction underway High GroundCommunity Development

$210M South City construction delayed but now underway

Michael WaddellTuesday, April 24, 2018
Feature Story Anne Rodgers has been a nurse with Methodist South for 16 years. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundHealthy Communities

Health fair brings personal care to Whitehaven residents

Brandon DahlbergWednesday, April 18, 2018
Feature Story Harold Collins, former councilmember for Whitehaven's District 3, poses for a portrait. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundSustainability

City's efforts are a drop in the bucket to mitigate flooding risks in Whitehaven

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, April 5, 2018
Feature Story Rev. James Lawson (second from left), AFSCME president Lee Saunders, Al Sharpton and Rev. Martin Luther King III march together. (Andrea Morales/MLK50) High GroundEonomic Development

Memphis' MLK50 commemoration marks ‘time for a political revolution’

Kevin McKenzie. MLK50Thursday, April 5, 2018
Feature Story Agape team member Marquis McPherson talks to parents at Whitehaven's A. Maceo Walker Middle School about Agape's community and school-based services. (Submitted) High GroundKids and Education

Agape embeds in Whitehaven to prevent youth from entering foster system

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 28, 2018
Feature Story Refugee Empowerment Program volunteers work with children in the Pre-K class. (Averell Mondie) High GroundKids and Education

Raised in refugee camps: Meeting the early childhood education needs of Memphis immigrants

Wesley Morgan ParahamWednesday, March 28, 2018
Feature Story Kristen Jeffers (Submitted by ULI) High GroundCommunity Development

What Memphis can learn about smart development as a black, urban, southern city

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, March 28, 2018
Feature Story Air Kingz Custom Airbrushing at the Southland Mall. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundEonomic Development

Flight of the Red Lobster: Whitehaven retail adapts to Mississippi migration

Erica HortonWednesday, February 28, 2018
Feature Story Multimedia artist Lawrence Matthews of The Collective talks with Dr. David Acey, professor of African-American rhetoric and creator of Africa in April at Black Resistance Opening Reception hosted by The Brooks programmed by The CLTV. (Ashley Bend) High GroundArts and Culture

From Stax Records to social media, two generations of Black arts leaders support the scene

Kirstin CheersWednesday, February 21, 2018
Feature Story Marc Gasol chooses a plant at the Chandler Park rehab. (Rebecca Hutchinson) High GroundSustainability

Urban forest III: Digging up hidden gems and pocket parks in South Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story Andrew "Rome" Withers, left, son of Ernest C. Withers, helped unveil a historical marker at the home of the iconic Civil Rights photographer. High GroundDiversity

Honoring the life and work of Civil Rights icon Ernest C. Withers

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story Linda Williams, president and CEO of RISE Memphis, stands for a portrait at the foundation’s office. High GroundHealthy Communities

Driving the Dream address "paternalistic" approach, creates a new system for treating poverty

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, February 7, 2018
Feature Story Hazel Moore is known as the Mayor of Whitehaven. High GroundCommunity Development

Video: Meet the unofficial mayor of Whitehaven

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, January 31, 2018
Feature Story Graves Elementary School in South Memphis has been boarded up since its closure in 2014. It's one of 10 vacant school buildings in the city. (Laura Faith Kebede) High GroundHealthy Communities

A Memphis woman’s tragic death prompts reflection: Could vacant schools help fight homelessness?

Laura Faith Kebede, Chalkbeat TennesseeWednesday, January 24, 2018
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