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On the Ground Podcast: Agape summer camps take youth on around the world

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Feature StoryAnatole Williams (L), executive director of Memphis Adult Teen Challenge, and Michael Skouteris, daily operations manager of BAM Thrift Store, discuss store needs. To the right, regular Patricia Jones says hello to the cashier. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

A thrift store, a car wash and a mission to fight addiction

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 15, 2019
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On the Ground Podcast: LGBT youth find a home at OUTMemphis

Cole BradleyFriday, April 26, 2019
Feature StoryThe University of Memphis is launching Access Memphis in the fall to make it easier for students to afford courses and stay on track to graduate without a mountain of debt. (University of Memphis) Kids and Education

University of Memphis plans to cover tuition and fees for families who make under $50k

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, April 24, 2019
Feature StoryAnyone is allowed to pick and plant at the University of Memphis community garden. (TIGUrS Urban Garden) Arts and Culture

Going public: What you can do at University of Memphis as a community member

Scarlet PonderWednesday, March 27, 2019
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On the Ground Podcast: How improv theater is helping kids find shared humanity

Cole BradleyTuesday, March 12, 2019
Feature StoryJames Mock (center) and other movement leaders meet with members of the press outside the Memphis State administration building in April 1969. (University of Memphis Special Collections) Diversity

Beyond the Memphis State Eight: The civil rights fight for equality at the University of Memphis

Cole BradleyThursday, February 28, 2019
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Former Binghampton warehouse now home to thriving indoor skatepark

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 20, 2019
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On The Ground Podcast: If Memphis literacy rates are low, do kids need to be taught differently?

Friday, February 08, 2019
Feature StoryThe staff served pizza, wings, fried chicken, chips and soda sponsored by the Friends of the Whitehaven Library and donated by three Whitehaven restaurants. (Cole Bradley) Arts and Culture

Whitehaven Library transforms for community Super Bowl party

Cole BradleyMonday, February 04, 2019
Feature StoryAt KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary, teacher Nova Moss leads kindergarten students through foundational words and sounds. They use their fingers to spell the words in the air. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

Many hands: Memphis organizations work to improve early learning and lifelong success

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019
Feature StoryMore 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 StoryAt 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 StoryAumilli’on Kimble, a 16-year-old junior at Bartlett High School, won the floor pitch for her "Heat Keep" food warming pouches. She's already had one employer express interest in hiring her when she graduates. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Special education support & lunchbox warmers: High school students pitch product ideas to meet needs

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 26, 2018
Feature StoryLos estudiantes hablan y comen una merienda del mediodía. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

El Club de Niños y Niñas de Heights gana reconocimiento nacional y entrena a músicos de Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018
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