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Feature Story The old Messick School graduated its last high school class in 1982. It's currently an administrative facility for Shelby County Schools, but community leaders hope it will soon be transformed into a mixed-use community hub. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

The past and possibility of old Messick High

Cole BradleyThursday, January 31, 2019
Feature Story Residents and other stakeholders hear the results of the three-day design charrette to reimagine Whitehaven Plaza. In the foreground, the model of Whitehaven Plaza shows existing structures in gray alongside new buildings, greenspaces and amenities s Eonomic Development

Whitehaven Plaza is first look at Memphis 3.0 in action

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019
Feature Story A student at the South Memphis community cooking class closely inspects her dish. (Cat Evans) Healthy Communities

South Memphis locally-owned grocery store launches free cooking classes

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, January 30, 2019
Feature Story More than 50 middle and high school students engaged with local music industry experts and learned about everything from production to publicity to how vinyl records are made at a January 18 event held at Stax Music Academy. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Music professionals prep STAX Academy students for industry careers

Aisling MakiThursday, January 24, 2019
Feature Story The burial site of Harry Madison, one of two headstones in the Madison-Eckles Cemetery Park that is still legible. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

University District partnership transforms neglected cemetery into tranquil park

Scarlet PonderWednesday, January 23, 2019
Feature Story A lunch plate at Kountry Kitchen located at 1128 Winchester Road. Kountry Kitchen is one of the ten businesses participating in the Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

Whitehaven celebrates MLK legacy with Whitehaven Black Restaurant Week

Cole BradleyMonday, January 21, 2019
Feature Story High Ground News Podcast Logo Community Development

On The Ground Podcast: Homeownership in Memphis neighborhoods

Sunday, January 20, 2019
Feature Story At Tiger Bookstore, Tigers branded merchandise accounts for 40 percent of gross sales. (Cole Bradley) Eonomic Development

Married to the game: When Tigers score, Memphis small business wins

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 16, 2019
Feature Story Fabrics with vibrant patterns for sale at African Kingdom at Park Avenue and Getwell Road. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

African Kingdom brings West African style to University District

Brandi HunterMonday, January 14, 2019
Feature Story Guests discuss a set of photographs at The CMPLX grand opening. (Shelda Edwards) Arts and Culture

The CMPLX opens to packed house in Orange Mound

Cole BradleySaturday, January 12, 2019
Feature Story A customer points to the menu with a question and Tavias Ford answers with a smile at Vivian's Down Home Cooking in Binghampton. (Taylor Moore) Entrepreneurship

Former banker has big plans for Binghampton restaurant serving down home meals

Taylor MooreThursday, January 10, 2019
Feature Story UDist_10 Arts and Culture

In photos: Welcome to the University District

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackWednesday, January 9, 2019
Feature Story UDist_8 Community Development

Coffee and community journalism: On the Ground in the University District

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 9, 2019
Feature Story Magaly Cruz (L) and Joni Laney on the porch of a property that was previously blighted. The land trust worked with Neighborhood Preservation Inc. to report the house to Code Enforcement and within one month it was in compliance. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

Bing-Boom III: A land trust seeks to preserve housing affordability in booming Binghampton

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 26, 2018
Feature Story Pastor Shun Abram in front of Binghampton Community Church, located in east Binghampton. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

Bing-Boom II: A tale of two Binghamptons

Mark JordanWednesday, December 19, 2018
Feature Story Artist Khara Woods (Submitted) Arts and Culture

Art installations in Frayser, Orange Mound & Uptown to be designed by community members

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 19, 2018
Feature Story New homes on Autumn Avenue and Circle Drive are selling in the $300,000 to $350,0000 range, which are some of the highest property values in the area. (Ziggy Mack) Eonomic Development

Bing-Boom I: The consequences of progress in Binghampton

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 19, 2018
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