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Feature Story Agape team member Marquis McPherson talks to parents at Whitehaven's A. Maceo Walker Middle School about Agape's community and school-based services. (Submitted)

Agape embeds in Whitehaven to prevent youth from entering foster system

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 28, 2018
Feature Story Quavisa Henderson, owner of ElectroLyfe, poses for a portrait behind the counter. (Brandon Dahlberg)

Two newly opened health food restaurants bring fresh fare to Whitehaven

Rachel WarrenWednesday, March 21, 2018
Feature Story Elizabeth Frey, Marilyn Trigg, and John Maurer of the Dorcas Society of St. Peter's Catholic Church play pool at the underground bomb shelter. (University of Memphis special collections)

The 'ritziest bomb shelter in the South' sits abandoned in Memphis

Tamara WilliamsonWednesday, March 14, 2018
Innovation & Job News Volunteers from SunTrust Bank were on hand to help students work through their personal finance scenarios of managing a budget, balancing a checking account and preparing for unseen expenses.

Melrose High School students make tough calls at financial education simulator

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 28, 2018
Feature Story Air Kingz Custom Airbrushing at the Southland Mall. (Brandon Dahlberg)

Flight of the Red Lobster: Whitehaven retail adapts to Mississippi migration

Erica HortonWednesday, February 28, 2018
Feature Story Girls from Memphis Area Youth Association youth group, which is made up of students in 5th through 7th grade, perform one of their routines. (Brandon Dahlberg)

Whitehaven resident tumbles into 30 years of successful dance and cheer program

Erica HortonWednesday, February 21, 2018
Feature Story Johnathan Bush, 7, examines a rock during a science lession as Dr. Collins looks on. (Brandon Dahlberg)

How an internationally-awarded educator engages Memphis children

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, February 14, 2018
Feature Story Dr. Charles Champion in his pharmacy office. (Rachel Warren)

A champion for health in Whitehaven advocates herbal remedies at his family-run shop

Rachel WarrenWednesday, February 7, 2018
Feature Story Taiya Hill, 17, and Dwayne Maxwell, 16, work on math homework at Whitehaven High School.

Student to teacher ratio improves 75 percent with addition of in-class mentors at Whitehaven schools

Erica HortonWednesday, January 31, 2018
Feature Story Hazel Moore is known as the Mayor of Whitehaven.

Video: Meet the unofficial mayor of Whitehaven

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, January 31, 2018
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The On The Ground series embeds a team of journalists in Memphis neighborhoods.

We include residents in planning articles, photo essays, videos, and events that reflect their lived experience.

We strive for genuine relationships and nuanced coverage. 
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