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Feature Story A customer at Hazel's Hair Fashions reads a textbook at the Whitehaven salon. (Brandon Dahlberg) Entrepreneurship

In photos: Barber and beauty shops are centers of community in sprawling Whitehaven

Brandon DahlbergWednesday, January 24, 2018
Feature Story The supply of decorated cakes is thinning at the Orange Mound Kroger. (Brandon Dahlberg) Community 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) Community Development

More than Graceland: Whitehaven's 200-year history

Erica HortonThursday, January 11, 2018
Development News A rendering of the plaza shows the winning design from Cliff Garten Studio of Venice, Calif. Community Development

I AM A MAN Plaza to open next year in Downtown Memphis

Erica HortonWednesday, December 13, 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) Entrepreneurship

Binghampton resident inspires with homegrown t-shirt business

Erica HortonWednesday, December 13, 2017
Feature Story Kids start lining up at the home of Deidra Tuggle, the Candy Lady of Orange Mound. Community 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. Community Development

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

Erica HortonWednesday, December 6, 2017
Development News Lula's Frozen Treats entrepreneur Gwendolyn House Smith Entrepreneurship

Kid-friendly Lula’s Frozen Treats brings fun to Frayser

Michael WaddellMonday, December 4, 2017
Feature Story Students at Frayser Elementary learn exercises that promote understanding and emotional stability. (Courtesy Playback Memphis) Healthy 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. Community Development

Community developers show that Orange Mound is worth investment

Erica HortonThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story Jimmy Garner raises his hand during the Sunday service at Beulah Baptist. (Andrea Morales) Community Development

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

Andrea MoralesThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story A view of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Carnes Avenue and Boston Street. (Andrea Morales) Community Development

Keeping the faith: A tour in photos of Orange Mound's century-old churches

Andrea MoralesThursday, November 30, 2017
Feature Story Santa visits Orange Mound Outreach Ministries in 2016 during the nonprofit's annual holiday party. Community Development

Four ways to give back during the holidays in Orange Mound

Erica HortonFriday, November 17, 2017
Feature Story Yolandra Rodgers runs an e-commerce company out of her home in South Memphis. (Lesley Young) Entrepreneurship

South Memphis-based baby shoe company is off and running

Lesley YoungWednesday, November 15, 2017
Feature Story OM Community Development

VIDEO: Orange Mound elders tell their community's story

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, November 15, 2017
Feature Story Osage Flyer Arts and Culture

Join High Ground News for The Age of Osage: Orange Mound in Photographs

Erica HortonTuesday, November 14, 2017
Feature Story Panelists for Housing in Orange Mound: A Community Conversation (Left to Right): Howard Eddings, Neighborhood Housing Opportunities, Amy Shaftlein, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Britney Thornton, JUICE Orange Mound, Dwayne Jones, general cont Community Development

Past, present, future: Orange Mound residents discuss a need for community development

Erica HortonFriday, November 10, 2017
Feature Story Approximately 32 percent of homes in Orange Mound are vacant according to data from the US Census. Community Development

Maintaining place: The challenges of homeownership in Orange Mound

Erica HortonWednesday, November 8, 2017
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