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Feature Story Maury Evensky, owner of Evensky’s Big and Tall, has witnessed the store's evolution from a sundry offering men and women's clothing, hardware and food to focusing solely on quality men's clothes. (Renier Otto)

70-year-old clothing store in Orange Mound stands the test of a shifted neighborhood economy

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, November 8, 2017
Feature Story Landmark

Video: Landmark Farmers Market keeps Orange Mound healthy

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, November 1, 2017
Development News The Mid-South Coliseum seen from the Fairground's south side. Under the City-backed Fairgrounds redevelopment project, the vacant Coliseum could become an amateur sports venue, providing space for championship games and opening and closing tournament

Orange Mound stakeholders voice concerns about inclusion in fairgrounds planning process

Aisling MakiWednesday, October 25, 2017
Feature Story Fred Davis, longtime Orange Mound resident and activist, stands for a portrait at his insurance office on Airways Boulevard. Davis is a person of firsts: he opened one of the first black insurance agencies in the South, he served as the first black M

Activist and business leader Fred Davis talks about 50 years of serving Orange Mound

Erica HortonWednesday, October 18, 2017
Feature Story The exterior of Stylist Salon, a locally-owned business in Frayser.

Locally-owned business brings jobs back to Frayser

Michael WaddellWednesday, October 18, 2017
Innovation & Job News Hug Neighborhood Park Friends encourages engagement with city parks with activities like bicycle clubs and rodeos.

Adopt-A-Park program ramping up the call for volunteers

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, September 27, 2017
Innovation & Job News Residents of Memphis Teacher Residency spend a school year in the classroom with a mentor-teacher getting hand-on training.

Memphis Teacher Residency prepares students for success

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, September 20, 2017
Feature Story Darrell Cobbins, president and principal broker at Universal Commercial Real Estate, LLC, near his office in Downtown Memphis.

Memphis pushes to level the playing field for black entrepreneursA partnership between High Ground News and HuffPost

Julia Craven & Madeline FaberMonday, September 18, 2017
Feature Story Elite Starz of Nashville make their way down the parade route.

In photos: A mile-long community at the Orange Mound parade

Andrea MoralesWednesday, September 13, 2017
Feature Story Melrose Football

Video: Friday night lights at Melrose Stadium

Lauren Squires-ReadyWednesday, September 13, 2017
Development News Hanan Hishe Soulsville Market

Dormant South Memphis convenience store to reopen as Soulsville Market

Michael WaddellFriday, September 8, 2017
Feature Story The demolition of Foote Homes began in July.

South City: Housing a neighborhood in transition

Madeline FaberThursday, September 7, 2017
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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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