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PHOTOS: The Orange Mound Awareness Shoe and the people behind it

Reginald JohnsonThursday, August 18, 2022
Feature Story The latest cohort of Epicenter’s CO.STARTERS: Frayser Connect, a small business program for Frayser-based entrepreneurs, begins Wednesday, Aug. 3.

Small business program helps Frayser entrepreneurs reach their full potential

Jim ColemanThursday, July 28, 2022
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Historic Lowenstein Mansion to be renovated, redeveloped as boutique hotel in Victorian Village

Jeff HulettThursday, May 26, 2022
Feature Story Heights CDC Special Projects Director Dane Forlines said the new bioswale will improve water quality in the neighborhood and beyond. (Reginald Johnson)

Environmental Justice: Safer streets, cleaner water in the Heights

Leigh TatumFriday, May 13, 2022
Feature Story The Golden Wildcats held both boys' and girls' 2021/2022 county titles for the first time in 37 years. (submitted)

Melrose High School basketball teams make history

Tamara CunninghamThursday, March 24, 2022
Feature Story Recycled tires serve as art and safety features along Broad Ave. bike lanes. (submitted)

Recycled tire art makes Broad Ave. bike lanes safer and creates jobs

Jeff HulettThursday, February 24, 2022
Feature Story Mural by Jamond Bullocks in Frayser, part of Urban Art Commission's "Stand Up for Our Streets" project in 2019. (submitted)

Visual artists: Apply by Feb 18 to work with High Ground!

Friday, January 21, 2022
Feature Story Black Lens Productions Film Studios leadership team. Partner/General Counsel Cecilia S. Barnes, Founder/CEO Jason A. Farmer, Partner/CFO Carolyn N. Henry. (submitted)

Whitehaven film studio plans to put Memphis on the map

Brandi HunterFriday, January 7, 2022
Feature Story The Porter-Leath and University of Memphis Early Childhood Academy at Orange Mound is expected to open in January 2022. (Rendering submitted by Porter-Leath)

"World-class" early childhood education center will open soon in Orange Mound

Alexandria MooreWednesday, September 15, 2021
Feature Story Construction takes place at the former Wonder Bread factory at 400 Monroe Avenue. (Brandon Dill)

Destination Eats: Take it to The Edge for excellent eats

Cole BradleyThursday, August 12, 2021
Feature Story The vacant barber shop at 769 National Street was topped with a sign made from repurposed Christmas lights and the boards that once shuttered the windows. (Markus Mueller)

What have these Heights organizations been up to since 2018?

Chris Jones & Cole BradleyWednesday, July 28, 2021
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