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Feature Story The supply of decorated cakes is thinning at the Orange Mound Kroger. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundCommunity Development

Orange Mound residents protest their closing grocery store

Erica HortonThursday, January 11, 2018
Feature Story A graffitied sign for Graceland Parking on Elvis Presley Boulevard. (Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundCommunity Development

More than Graceland: Whitehaven's 200-year history

Erica HortonThursday, January 11, 2018
Feature Story Serenity gets bubble blowing lessons from her mom at the New Memphis Institute's Exposure 901 event in September 2017. High GroundCommunity Development

Good health, equality and public transit: Our wishes for Memphis in 2018

Madeline FaberWednesday, January 3, 2018
Feature Story An empty pedestal the morning of December 21. (Dylan Sandifer) High GroundDiversity

Cranes at twilight remove Confederate monuments from Memphis parks

J. Dylan SandiferFriday, December 22, 2017
Feature Story SaveFirst aims to reduce the amount of people that fall prey to predatory tax services, which often overcharge low-income families upwards of $400 for simple returns. High GroundEonomic Development

SaveFirst aims to reduce predatory tax preparation in Memphis

Erica HortonWednesday, December 20, 2017
Feature Story Zay grew up in Binghampton and wants to change the perception of the community, as well as leave his mark on Memphis, through his fashion design.(Photo Credit: Brandon Dahlberg) High GroundEntrepreneurship

Binghampton resident inspires with homegrown t-shirt business

Erica HortonWednesday, December 13, 2017
Feature Story Paul Young (L) and Mayor Jim Strickland (R) sign a Green & Healthy Homes compact at a ceremony at the Benjamin Hooks Library on Nov. 30. (Lisa Buser) High GroundHealthy Communities

Healthy homes: New partnership tackles health issues by improving subpar housing in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 13, 2017
Feature Story Colorful Mexican-inspired clothing, ceramics, clutches and other items from Mucho, one of the vendors whose items are available through the month of December at The Attic in Overton Square. (Aisling Maki) High GroundEntrepreneurship

The Attic in Overton Square gives micro-retailers a brick-and-mortar trial run

Aisling MakiWednesday, December 13, 2017
Feature Story Kids start lining up at the home of Deidra Tuggle, the Candy Lady of Orange Mound. High GroundCommunity Development

On The Ground Live in Orange Mound

Madeline FaberWednesday, December 6, 2017
Feature Story Andrea Morales, On The Ground photographer, instructs a Melrose High student in photo technique. High GroundCommunity Development

Four things the On The Ground team learned while reporting in Orange Mound

Erica HortonWednesday, December 6, 2017
Feature Story Dr. Stacy Spencer, senior pastor at New Direction Christian Church, is one of the founders of MICAH. High GroundCommunity Development

Memphis faith leaders unite to address poverty, education and criminal justice

Aisling MakiWednesday, December 6, 2017
Feature Story Students at Frayser Elementary learn exercises that promote understanding and emotional stability. (Courtesy Playback Memphis) High GroundHealthy Communities

Children and former inmates lift up Frayser through improvisational theater

Cole BradleyThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story Tiana Pyles became the new executive director of the Orange Mound Development Corporation in July and has goals to increase awareness about Orange Mound through two large scale festivals within the next two years. High GroundCommunity Development

Community developers show that Orange Mound is worth investment

Erica HortonThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story A photo from 1955 of the Norris Grain Co. facilities on President's Island. (University of Memphis) High GroundEonomic Development

A history of President's Island from moonshiners to manufacturing

Tamara WilliamsonThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story Jimmy Garner raises his hand during the Sunday service at Beulah Baptist. (Andrea Morales) High GroundCommunity Development

Keeping the faith: Beulah Baptist Church has served Orange Mound since 1904

Andrea MoralesThursday, November 30, 2017
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