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

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

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 14, 2019
Agape Child and Family Services is embedded in Hickory Hill, but what's that really mean? Paulita Edmondson explains what Agape's connectors do daily to keep kids out of foster care and lift families out of poverty.
Feature Story podcast Arts and Culture

Podcast: Learning from High Ground's peer publications

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
High Ground News welcomes Veronica Johnson, On the Ground project manager for Issue Media Group, to discuss how On The Ground embedded journalism programs are being implemented in other cities.
Feature Story BOXLOT is a micro-retailer and music lounge located at 607 Monroe Avenue. (BOXLOT, PKM Architects) Entrepreneurship

BOXLOT showing early success, gearing up for holiday season

Chris JonesTuesday, November 12, 2019
BOXLOT, The Edge's new micro-retailing concept, opened in September but is showing early signs of success. Next it preps for its first holiday market November 22 and 23. 
Feature Story 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) Community Development

City Councilwoman hosted holiday party for Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIITuesday, November 12, 2019
City Councilwoman Patrice Robinson hosts a monthly meeting for residents of Hickory Hill to voice concerns and priorities. On November 7, she turned their meeting into a party.
Feature Story Members of STAARS pose for a group picture. Founder Barbara Davis stands at the forward center. (STAARS) Healthy Communities

STAARS focuses the fight against breast cancer on African Americans

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 7, 2019
STAARS is a breast cancer support group specifically for African Americans. They meet monthly, raise awareness across Memphis and offer direct support for the uninsured and under-insured.
Feature Story Current and prospective minority entrepreneurs, small-business owners and others gathered for an Epicenter Think Tank event for innovative thinking . (Epicenter) Entrepreneurship

Epicenter, Power Center CDC partner for entrepreneurs in Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, November 7, 2019
Next spring, Epicenter and Power Center CDC will launch a nine-week program for entrepreneurs in Hickory Hill. On November 9, they'll preview the course with a one-day Get Started workshop. 
Feature Story Ridgeway Cougars helmets rest in the grass during practice. (Malik Martin) Kids and Education

In Photos: Practice makes perfect

A.J Dugger III and Malik MartinWednesday, November 6, 2019
They may still be scared of monsters, but the dark won't stop the Ridgeway Cougars pee wee football team. Stunning photos capture their first practice after daylight saving time lit by their parents' headlights. 
Feature Story Moziah Bridges launched his business, Mo's Bows, at the age of nine. He's now 17 with a booming business, international attention and a first book. His next step? High school graduation in 2020. (Mo's Bows) Entrepreneurship

Moziah Bridges talks bow ties, books and plans post-high school

Ashley DavisTuesday, November 5, 2019
Moziah Bridges of Mo's Bows fame shares his 'pattern' for success, his thoughts on his debut book, why he loves Memphis and his plans to rule the runway.
Feature Story School nurse Patricia McCraw prepares medication for a student at A.B. Hill Elementary. McCraw is part of a school nurse pilot program facilitated by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Shelby County Schools and Urban Child Institute. (Cat Evans) Kids and Education

Can nurses keep kids in class? Pilot program seeks answer

Baris GursakalMonday, November 4, 2019
Could access to a school nurse fives days a week help increase school attendance in Shelby County? Could increased attendance help kids thrive as adults?  
Feature Story The Belle Venue's main hall can hold between 200 and 250 people. Countless proms, weddings, family reunions and other special occasions have been held at the venue since it opened in 1972. (A.J. Dugger III) Arts and Culture

Hidden Memphis: A step back in time at The Belle Venue

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 30, 2019
The Belle Venue has been a premier location for parties and events since 1972. The outside is stoic and industrial, but step inside and you're on a luxurious steamboat from the late 1800s. 
Feature Story The 2019 State of Memphis Housing Summit was held at the Memphis Botanic Gardens on October 29. It was attended by roughly 200 government officials, community leaders, business leaders and nonprofit representatives. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

2019 State of Memphis Housing Summit stated the facts, offered solutions

Cole BradleyTuesday, October 29, 2019
The inaugural State of Memphis Housing Summit outlined the biggest barriers to safe, quality, affordable housing for all residents and offered proven solutions that are already making positive impacts in Memphis.
Feature Story HickHill10 Community Development

The History of Hickory Hill, Part I: Big Booms

Cole BradleyFriday, October 25, 2019
Hickory Hill is one of Memphis' newest neighborhoods, but it packs a lot of history in its years.
Feature Story Musical artist J Buck performed on the Bring Your Soul stage at the 5th annual SoulsvilleUSA Festival. (Kim and Jim Coleman) Arts and Culture

Fifth annual Soulsville USA Festival celebrated history and legends of iconic neighborhood

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, October 24, 2019
The 5th annual Soulsville USA Festival on Oct. 19 drew several thousand to McLemore Avenue to celebrate the neighborhood's history and legends.
Feature Story Musician, realtor and property owner Van Preston (Robert Cabral)

Women working it: Van Preston marries music and real estate in Memphis

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 23, 2019
Meet Van Preston — property owner, real estate agent and internationally known country music singer. Her next big dream? Open a music venue that puts up-and-coming Memphis musicians on the world stage.
Feature Story A Wheel of Fortune-style presentation revealed The Collective's new name, The Collective Blueprint, at their unveiling event on October 16. (Brandi Hunter) Eonomic Development

The Collective rebrands with new name, expanded vision

Brandi HunterWednesday, October 23, 2019
Local nonprofit The Collective is rebranding and deepening its mission to help young adults in Memphis break down barriers to education and well-paying careers.  
Feature Story podcast Entrepreneurship

Podcast: Serving and growing community with Inspire Community Cafe

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Kristin Fox-Trautman with Inspire Community Cafe in Binghampton talks about the growing business and its unique model to build community that includes a living wage, supporting area nonprofits and sourcing produce grown in the neighborhood.
Feature Story Yancy Villa-Calvo and Brandon Zuber (left) discuss design elements on a working draft of the mural that will be installed on the side of Whitten Brothers Hardware in Orange Mound. (A.J. Dugger) Arts and Culture

Teens installing Orange Mound mural with focus on history and future

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 23, 2019
A group of Orange Mound teens are working with artist Yancy Villa-Calvo to install a mural on Park Avenue that documents the community's history and residents' hope for the future. They expect to finish in November.
Feature Story Members of the Hickory Hill Senior Golf Club pose of an official club photo. (Hermon Powers) Healthy Communities

Hickory Hill Senior Golf Club tees off for fun, friends and health

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 23, 2019
They met at the Hickory Hill Community Center and bonded over a passion for golf.  Now they're the Hickory Hill Senior Golf Club with a mission to have fun, stay active and improve their game through friendly competition. 
Feature Story Koozies promoting the use of PrEP and The Corner are an example of the type of branded merchandise Friends for Life intends to sell in The Corner's retail area. (Friends for Life) Healthy Communities

Opening soon, The Corner offers free HIV prevention in casual space

A.J Dugger III and Cole BradleyThursday, October 17, 2019
Friends for Life will open The Corner on November 4. The community space will feature a pharmacy and local art for sale and offer PEP, PrEP, STI testing, education and more for anyone in need. 
Feature Story Juan Antonio Hernandez, owner of El Nuevo Mercadito, poses with his wife, Norma Mendoza, at the restaurant's counter. El Nuevo Mercadito is a Mexican restaurant located inside the El Mercadito de Memphis in Hickory Hill. (A.J. Dugger) Entrepreneurship

El Mercadito de Memphis is destination for food, shopping, services and more

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 16, 2019
El Mercadito de Memphis is more than a family-friendly Mexican restaurant. It's a one-stop-shop for food, shopping and services from tires and cowboy boots to tax prep and the wildest playground in Memphis.
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