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Memphis Animal Services offers $20 "Social Distancing Sidekick" adoption special through March 31

Erinn FiggFriday, March 27, 2020
In times of crisis, stress and anxiety increase. A pet can help. Memphis Animal Services is offering a $20 "Social Distancing Sidekick" adoption special through March 31.
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“I needed that job,” says laid-off server living on the edge and afraid of falling

Thursday, March 26, 2020
The first in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50. 
Feature Story A sign on the door of Miss Girlee’s Soul Food Restaurant in North Memphis announces its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ashley Davis) Healthy Communities

In food deserts, COVID-related restaurant closures are especially devastating.

Ashley DavisThursday, March 26, 2020
In food deserts, restaurants and corner stores fill critical gaps in the absence of grocers. Amid COVID-19, North Memphis restaurant owners are grappling with decisions to close knowing the critical service they provide.
Feature Story Andrew Bobowski serves as the principal of KIPP Memphis Collegiate High, located at 2110 Howell Avenue in North Memphis. (Elizabeth Hoard Photography) Kids and Education

Memphis principals share their fears and steps they're taking to keep kids in school from home

Ashley DavisThursday, March 26, 2020
Three North Memphis principals share their fears for students, staff, and families. They also share the steps they're taking to keeps kids in school from home.
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Virtual event centers vulnerability of inmates amid COVID-19, features Martin Luther King III

Chris JonesWednesday, March 25, 2020
Today at 10:30 a.m. and continuing into afternoon: Day of Empathy is a state-based and nationwide event focused on criminal justice reform. This year's event has gone virtual and will focus on the vulnerability of inmates amid COVID-19. Join speakers including Martin Luther King III, Alyssa Milano, and Van Jones. 
Feature Story Explore Bike Share is offering free rides through April 19, 2020 as a way to help Memphians get out of the house and stay active while maintaining social distancing requirements under the Safer at Home shelter in place order. (Submitted) Healthy Communities

Explore Bike Share helps Memphis "Ride Out" the pandemic with free bike rentals through April 19

Ashley DavisWednesday, March 25, 2020
Update: Free Explore Bike Share rides are now available through May 20.
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Memphis Area COVID-19 Resource Guide

Jim Coleman and Cole BradleyMonday, March 23, 2020
A comprehensive guide for Memphians for information and resources. Updated June 12.
Feature Story Carin Malone, who performs as Writeous Soul, is a Memphis slam poetry master working to revive the city's spoken word culture. She won the National Civil Rights Museum's Drop the Mic Poetry Slam in 2017 and now advises on the project. (Writeous Soul) Arts and Culture

Artist Writeous Soul and the National Civil Rights Museum want to revive Memphis' slam poetry scene

Brandi HunterThursday, March 19, 2020
With the help of the National Civil Rights Museum, slam poet and activist Writeous Soul is working to elevate the art of spoken word poetry in Memphis while honoring the history of black arts and civil rights heroes.
Feature Story UrbanArt Commission and Memphis International Airport have issued a call for artists to contribute to the redesign of Concourse B, which is scheduled to reopen in April 2021. (Andrew Breig) Arts and Culture

UrbanArt Commission issues call for artists for Memphis Intl. Airport redesign opening in 2021

Jim ColemanThursday, March 19, 2020
UrbanArt Commission and Memphis International Airport have issued a call for artists to contribute to the Concourse B redesign, which is scheduled to reopen in April 2021.
Feature Story Located at 2499 Chelsea Avenue, the Hattiloo Technical Theatre Center trains youth in North Memphis with behind-the-scenes skills like sets, costume, and props design. The center opened in 20117. (Ashley Davis) Arts and Culture

Post-COVID, the show will go on at Hattiloo Theatre's North Memphis youth training center

Ashley DavisThursday, March 19, 2020
“Black culture will survive regardless of what we do in life" - Lawrence Blackwell, Hattiloo Theatre
Feature Story A local bartender stands alone at his station. Many Memphis bars and restaurants are already closing to control the spread of COVID-19. Many more are expected to close with the possibility of a city- or statewide shutdown. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

Memphis responds to COVID-19 with local food and food worker relief resources

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 18, 2020
Locals are already mounting efforts to support community members amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We rounded up some info on support for food service workers and food access, including a virtual tip jar and safer shopping options for seniors.
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Podcast: Making Memphis' real estate industry more diverse

Monday, March 16, 2020
Dillon Hollian with RegionSmart and Andre Jones with Jones Urban Development discuss local efforts to support emerging minority- and women-owned real estate developers and connect them to small-scale development opportunities.   
Feature Story Ashley Davis is a freelance writer, author, educator, and educational consultant. She's now covering North Memphis as High Ground's lead On the Ground contributor. (Submitted)

Who is High Ground? Meet writer Ashley Davis

Cole BradleyThursday, March 12, 2020
Meet High Ground's talented and diverse team of writers and photographers in our new series, "Who is High Ground?" We're kicking it off with our lead On the Ground contributor, Ashley Davis.
Feature Story The Crews Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Memphis. (High Ground News) Entrepreneurship

ImagineU accelerates business dreams for undergrads across Memphis-area colleges and universities

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 11, 2020
ImagineU is a 12-week entrepreneurial accelerator for undergraduate students across Memphis-area colleges and universities. The deadline to apply is March 16.
Feature Story Neighbors and friends reflect on the life of longtime Vollintine-Evergreen resident and V&E Greenline leader, Jan Kirby. At the March 7 Arbor Day Celebration, those gathered installed a plaque and planted a tree in Kirby's honor. (Ashley Davis) Arts and Culture

V&E Greenline's first Arbor Day celebration planted trees and memories

Ashley DavisWednesday, March 11, 2020
The V&E Greenline hosted its first Arbor Day Celebration to kick off its fundraising season and honor the life of a longtime community member. It was a primer event for the upcoming 9th Annual V&E Artwalk.
Feature Story Kickspins is a popup record store that also houses the Memphis Soul clothing line. It launched September 2019 in the Boxlot temporary concept shop and will close at the end of this year along with Boxlot. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Tonya Dyson's Kickspins is a piece of Soulsville in The Edge

Baris GursakalWednesday, March 11, 2020
Tonya Dyson's Kickspins popup record store opened in September at Boxlot. It may be in The Edge, but Dyson and the store are doing their part to keep the legacy of Soulsville alive and thriving.
Feature Story Dwayne Chaffen and Rick Askew co-own Grindhouse Coffee. They currently sell branded bags of locally-roasted coffee online but hope to open a brick-and-mortar coffee shop in Whitehaven. (Ziggy Mack) Entrepreneurship

Whitehaven wants a coffee shop. Local entrepreneurs are stepping up.

Jim ColemanWednesday, March 11, 2020
Whitehaven residents want more upscale amenities like boutique coffee shops. Local entrepreneurs are responding. Muggin’ Coffeehouse is slated to open this April. Grindhouse Coffee also wants to open up shop.
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Podcast: Arrow Creative talks creative diversity and stepping up for arts education

Monday, March 9, 2020
Abby Phillips and Jailenn Scott with Arrow Creative discuss Arrow’s diverse community of creatives and their efforts to provide arts education in the absence of Memphis College of Art.
Feature Story Certified nurse midwives Kemetra King (L) and Nikia Grayson are two of only three black CNMs in Memphis. They both practice at CHOICES. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

CHOICES' new birth center is making history and reviving black midwifery in Memphis

Cole BradleyThursday, March 5, 2020
CHOICES' new nonprofit, full-spectrum reproductive health center will be the first of its kind in the country. Its birth center will be a first for Memphis. With their expanded capacity, they hope to help revive a centuries-old tradition—black midwifery.
Feature Story (Ziggy Mack, High Ground News) Healthy Communities

Grahamwood Elementary PE teacher honored by Shelby County Mayor for keeping kids moving

Cole BradleyThursday, March 5, 2020
Coach Andy Martin keeps the kids of Grahamwood Elementary active with running, yoga, and skate clubs. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is honoring Martin for his devotion to student health. He'll also join the fun with the yoga club.
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