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Feature Story Novel Unique provides custom jewelry and clothing High Ground

Black-owned business gift guide: Art, accessories and apparel

Brandi HunterWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story Many students of the Carpenter Art Garden have been participating in its programs since they were in preschool. They consider themselves "members." (Kirstin Cheers) High GroundKids and Education

Henry Nelson, new director of Carpenter Art Garden, broadcasts creativity across Binghampton

Kirstin CheersWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story Dr. Phil Baker, founder of Good Shepherd Pharmacy, poses for a photo at the nonprofit pharmacy. (submitted) High GroundHealthy Communities

Good Shepherd Pharmacy uses new technology to facilitate medication sharing across the U.S.

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris high-fives Elmo at a December 4 press conference to announce a new partnership with Sesame Street in Communities. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundKids and Education

Sesame Street partners with Memphis nonprofits to reduce childhood trauma, improve early education

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story A view of the renovated Garden Flats apartment complex. (Submitted) High GroundCommunity Development

Turnaround tale: Memphis resident purchases and renovates run-down apartment building

Ashlei WilliamsWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story John Young, a JIFF graduate and now full time employee for Sweet LaLa's, earned the nickname "Dr. Sprinkles". (Submitted) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Bakery that employs at-risk youth expands to East Memphis storefront

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story food this one High GroundDiversity

Video: A taste of the world from Summer Avenue

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story Husband and wife Nancy and Patricio Gonzalez carry equipment to the Gaisman Community Center at the end of game day. They are the directors and coaches of Illegal Arts Memphis soccer league. (Natalie Eddings) High GroundCommunity Development

What smart neighborhoods can learn from The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story Junior Challengers are seen participating in a team building activity at their November 2018 workshop centered around what it means to be politically engaged as a teen in their community. (Submitted) High GroundKids and Education

Memphis Challenge celebrates 30 years of supporting students of color in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story The vacant barber shop at 769 National Street was topped with a sign made from repurposed Christmas lights and the boards that once shuttered the windows. (Markus Mueller) High GroundCommunity Development

Vacant barbershop reopens as space for art and community

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis is training emergency room personnel to better assess, identify and respond to elder abuse through a curriculum it plans to share with all Shelby County hospitals. (Submitted) High GroundHealthy Communities

Baptist-Memphis uses ER visits to assess and respond to elder abuse

Dawn NeusesFriday, November 30, 2018
Feature Story Children pick out a book at Desayuno Con Libros held monthly at Gaisman Community Center. (Desayuno Con Libros) High GroundKids and Education

Desayuno Con Libros connects Latino families over books and breakfast

Jonathan RosalesFriday, November 30, 2018
Feature Story Los niños buscan libros en Desayuno Con Libros en el Centro Comunitario de Gaisman. (Desayuno Con Libros) High GroundKids and Education

Desayuno Con Libros conecta a las familias latinas con libros y desayunos

Jonathan RosalesFriday, November 30, 2018
Feature Story Brooks Museum of Art (Submitted by POP) High GroundSustainability

What’s the future of Overton Park? Memphians have their say in final public forum

Kim and Jim ColemanFriday, November 30, 2018
Feature Story A sign on Davis Circle in the Nutbush area of Memphis. The entrance to the landfill would be located at the end of this street. (Cole Bradley) High GroundHealthy Communities

Nutbush fights proposed landfill near homes, school and Wolf River

Cole BradleyThursday, November 29, 2018
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