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Feature Story Vendors sell goods at a local farmers market. (High Ground News) Arts and Culture

Don't just shop, shop just at Peace and Justice Art Festival this Saturday

A. J. Dugger IIIFriday, November 15, 2019
Feature Story BOXLOT is a micro-retailer and music lounge located at 607 Monroe Avenue. (BOXLOT, PKM Architects) Entrepreneurship

BOXLOT showing early success, gearing up for holiday season

Chris JonesTuesday, November 12, 2019
Feature Story L to R: Councilwoman Patrice Robinson, her assistant, LaKevia Perry, and Hickory Hill resident Rorey Lawrence pose for a photo at the community holiday party held at the Hickory Hill Community Center on November 7. (A.J.Dugger III) Community Development

City Councilwoman hosted holiday party for Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIITuesday, November 12, 2019
Feature Story Members of STAARS pose for a group picture. Founder Barbara Davis stands at the forward center. (STAARS) Healthy Communities

STAARS focuses the fight against breast cancer on African Americans

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 07, 2019
Feature Story Current and prospective minority entrepreneurs, small-business owners and others gathered for an Epicenter Think Tank event for innovative thinking . (Epicenter) Entrepreneurship

Epicenter, Power Center CDC partner for entrepreneurs in Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 07, 2019
Feature Story Ridgeway Cougars helmets rest in the grass during practice. (Malik Martin) Kids and Education

In Photos: Practice makes perfect

A.J Dugger III and Malik MartinWednesday, November 06, 2019
Feature Story School nurse Patricia McCraw prepares medication for a student at A.B. Hill Elementary. McCraw is part of a school nurse pilot program facilitated by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Shelby County Schools and Urban Child Institute. (Cat Evans) Kids and Education

Can nurses keep kids in class? Pilot program seeks answer

Baris GursakalMonday, November 04, 2019
Feature Story The Belle Venue's main hall can hold between 200 and 250 people. Countless proms, weddings, family reunions and other special occasions have been held at the venue since it opened in 1972. (A.J. Dugger III) Arts and Culture

Hidden Memphis: A step back in time at The Belle Venue

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 30, 2019
Feature Story HickHill10 Community Development

The History of Hickory Hill, Part I: Big Booms

Cole BradleyFriday, October 25, 2019
Feature Story podcast Entrepreneurship

Podcast: Serving and growing community with Inspire Community Cafe

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Feature Story Yancy Villa-Calvo and Brandon Zuber (left) discuss design elements on a working draft of the mural that will be installed on the side of Whitten Brothers Hardware in Orange Mound. (A.J. Dugger) Arts and Culture

Teens installing Orange Mound mural with focus on history and future

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 23, 2019
Feature Story Members of the Hickory Hill Senior Golf Club pose of an official club photo. (Hermon Powers) Healthy Communities

Hickory Hill Senior Golf Club tees off for fun, friends and health

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 23, 2019
Feature Story Koozies promoting the use of PrEP and The Corner are an example of the type of branded merchandise Friends for Life intends to sell in The Corner's retail area. (Friends for Life) Healthy Communities

Opening soon, The Corner offers free HIV prevention in casual space

A.J Dugger III and Cole BradleyThursday, October 17, 2019
Feature Story Juan Antonio Hernandez, owner of El Nuevo Mercadito, poses with his wife, Norma Mendoza, at the restaurant's counter. El Nuevo Mercadito is a Mexican restaurant located inside the El Mercadito de Memphis in Hickory Hill. (A.J. Dugger) Entrepreneurship

El Mercadito de Memphis is destination for food, shopping, services and more

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 16, 2019
Feature Story L to R: Kinyah Bean, Valerie Braddock and Demetrius Braddock Jr. Bean is the owner of B Chill Lemonade, located inside the former Hickory Ridge Mall. (A.J. Dugger III) Entrepreneurship

10-year-old CEO takes lemonade to the next level

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 16, 2019
Feature Story podcast Eonomic Development

Podcast: Agape and Power Center CDC talk community, collaboration and careers in Hickory Hill

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Feature Story The Reverend Dr. Stacey Spencer. Spencer is senior pastor of New Direction Christian Church, board president of Hickory Hill's Power Center CDC, and chair of the board of Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope. (Melvin Smith) Community Development

Dr. Stacy Spencer talks church, social justice and how Hickory Hill will thrive by 2025

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 09, 2019
Feature Story Members of the Playback Memphis Youth Ensemble gave their first performance at the second annual Frayser Matters event. (Playback Memphis) Kids and Education

Playback Memphis debuts Frayser youth theater ensemble

Baris GursakalWednesday, October 09, 2019
Feature Story Emily Chambers provided music for the Taste of the District event held on Monday, October 7. (Kim and Jim Coleman) Eonomic Development

Medical District's biggest institutions eat local with Taste of the District

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 09, 2019
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