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Feature Story Lizz Winstead, co-founder of The Daily Show and Lady Parts Justice, is headlining the 2018 Memphis Comedy Festival at TheatreWorks on Saturday, Mar. 10 at 9 p.m. (Lizz Winstead) High GroundArts and Culture

Why the co-creator of 'The Daily Show' says Memphis excels at crossing comedy with activism

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 7, 2018
Feature Story Dryers and washing machines can be used at a reduced rate at the South Memphis Alliance laundromat. (Tamara Williamson) High GroundCommunity Development

Combination laundromat and community center keeps South Memphis fresh

Tamara WilliamsonWednesday, February 28, 2018
Feature Story A Rhodes College student visits the National Civil Rights Museum. High GroundEonomic Development

50 years after Dr. King's death, racial and economic disparities persist in Memphis, panelists say

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, February 28, 2018
Feature Story Alex Greene, Yancy Villa Calvo, and Neili Jones at the Urban Art Commission offices. (Houston Cofield) High GroundArts and Culture

The intersection of art and urban planning makes Memphis 3.0 a multimedia strategy

Aisling MakiWednesday, February 28, 2018
Feature Story Boys Squad High GroundKids and Education

Video: This 12-year-old leader keeps the Whitehaven Boys Squad on the right path

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, February 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 Dorothy Collier introduces Molly Farrell of Maggie Louise Bridal at an August meeting of the Rising Tide Society. (Kristen Archer) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Q&A: The Rising Tide Society serves a swell of creative entrepreneurs

Jeff HulettWednesday, February 21, 2018
Feature Story A cardboard Elvis display in front of various signs at Boulevard Souvenirs. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundEntrepreneurship

In photos: Local Elvis purveyors combine tourist attraction and native flair

Brandon DahlbergWednesday, February 21, 2018
Feature Story Girls from Memphis Area Youth Association youth group, which is made up of students in 5th through 7th grade, perform one of their routines. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundKids and Education

Whitehaven resident tumbles into 30 years of successful dance and cheer program

Erica HortonWednesday, February 21, 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 Johnathan Bush, 7, examines a rock during a science lession as Dr. Collins looks on. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundKids and Education

How an internationally-awarded educator engages Memphis children

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, 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 The Healing Races draw hundreds of people annually to Whitehaven. High GroundHealthy Communities

Whitehaven church hosts annual race to promote health and literacy

Erica HortonWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story Justin Martin, 12, works on coding a video game at the TigerCrew program, hosted by nonprofit CodeCrew. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundTechnology and Innovation

Lacking tech curriculum in schools, Memphis groups step up to prepare students

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 7, 2018
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