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Mayor Jim Strickland (Houston Cofield)

Mayor Jim Strickland (Houston Cofield)

Memphis' Rep. Akbari on how progressives make change in a red state Read Article

Representative for Memphis’ 91st district, Raumesh Akbari, says that progress and hope lay in common interests, such as criminal justice reform, between those on both sides of the aisle.

Rep. Akbari speaks in front of the state legislature.

Photo: Rep. Akbari speaks in front of the state legislature. Dawn Majors

Tennessee's practice of suspending licenses from those who owe court fees is found unconstitutional Read Article

“We tend to see misdemeanor driving as irresponsible or someone being dishonest and even criminal when honestly, we who are middle-class forget to pay our fines every day and are not faced with the threat of having a suspended license for more than a year."

A new ruling states that Tennessee can no longer revoke driver’s licenses from people who cannot afford court fees.

Photo: A new ruling states that Tennessee can no longer revoke driver’s licenses from people who cannot afford court fees.

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The Career Advantage Youth Program helps people ages 16 to 24 identify their employment goals and potential and connects them with the tools they need to see success. (Submitted)

Program pays at-risk teens and young adults to find and follow career goals

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 19, 2019

Last year's VISUALS & VIBES was held at The CMPLX in Orange Mound and featured traditional gallery art alongside art forms not typically found in a gallery show. This year's event promises the same. (Christaian Williams)

Painters and fire dancers? Art show at The CMPLX promises anything but typical

Alexandria MooreWednesday, December 18, 2019

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Podcast: The Revival of Gaisman

Sunday, December 15, 2019

World Overcomers Church has hosted previous events for single mothers in their own congregation. This year's Christmas expo event is the first event for single moms that is open to the broader community. (Terrance Davis)

Church to host Single Moms Christmas Expo in Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 12, 2019

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Podcast: Strategy, Spare Change, and Speaking for Yourself

Sunday, December 8, 2019

UrbanArts Commission's Art + Environment Initiative funded a mural in Uptown by artist Khara Woods. Woods cataloged the litter entering the Mississippi River from the Gayoso Bayou in Uptown then depicted it in graphic form. (Cole Bradley)

Litter, Landfills, and Illegal Dumping: New murals tell the story in Uptown and Frayser

Jim ColemanWednesday, December 4, 2019

Participants of the Memphis Youth Crime Watch at Kirby High School. (AJ Dugger)

Cops and kids come together at Kirby High

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, December 4, 2019

At the PRIZM Ensemble workshop, high school students have opportunities to talk with other students who are also considering music scholarships and how music will factor into their college careers and future professions. (PRIZM Ensemble)

College isn't cheap. January workshop will help teens find music scholarships and nail auditions.

Baris GursakalWednesday, December 4, 2019

This is the second year teaching kindergarten for The Circle participant Candace Hill. Previously, she taught music for the Gestalt Network. (Ashley Davis)

The Circle sees high-performing teachers as industry experts. It's working to keep them in class.

Ashley DavisWednesday, December 4, 2019

Memphis Challenge's Dance-A-Thon competitors got down for a cause. Each collected pledges for donations for each minute spent dancing. (Memphis Challenge)

Memphis Challenge gets down for a cause with first ever dance-a-thon fundraiser

Chris JonesWednesday, December 4, 2019

GoDaddy's Made in America docu-series premiered in Memphis on November 22. Its first episodes feature Memphis-area entrepreneurs. Stacy Cline stands at the far left. (Cole Bradley, High Ground News)

GoDaddy supports small business in Memphis, premiers docu-series

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 27, 2019

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Podcast: Refugees are good for Memphis but number of new arrivals is shrinking dramatically

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Roshun Austin (L), president/CEO of The Works, Inc., and South Memphis resident Dolores Bateman are featured in the Memphis-based Divides Cities documentary. The short film was produced by The Guardian and gaps food access in Memphis. (The Guardian)

Video series explores worldwide divides, spotlights Memphis for unequal food access

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Community Court Referees John Cameron mediates cases involving common code violations. Community Courts are hosted in Hickory Hill and other communities, which helps residents avoid going Downtown for Environmental Court. (Lisa Harris)

Neighborhood Justice: How Memphis' Community Courts are reducing barriers to court appearances

A.J Dugger III and Cole BradleyWednesday, November 20, 2019

L to R: Community Correspondents Ian Randolph, Ivy Arnold, and Monique Rials listen attentively to a conversation on journalist ethics lead by trainer, Micaela Watts. (Cat Evans)

Who tells the story? High Ground program trains Memphians to report their neighborhoods' news

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 20, 2019

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Podcast: Lifting up resident voice as Memphis neighborhoods transform

Monday, November 18, 2019

Vendors sell goods at a local farmers market. (High Ground News)

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

A. J. Dugger IIIFriday, November 15, 2019

Paulita Edmondson is a family coordinator supervisor for Agape Child and Family Services. She's embedded in Hickory Hill. (Agape Child and Family Services)

Paulita Edmondson walks alongside Hickory Hill families to keep kids in their homes. Walk with her.

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 14, 2019

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)

City Councilwoman hosted holiday party for Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIITuesday, November 12, 2019

Members of STAARS pose for a group picture. Founder Barbara Davis stands at the forward center. (STAARS)

STAARS focuses the fight against breast cancer on African Americans

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 7, 2019

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