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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Feature Story HickHill10 Community Development

The History of Hickory Hill, Part I: Big Booms

Cole BradleyFriday, October 25, 2019
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
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
Feature Story podcast Entrepreneurship

Podcast: Serving and growing community with Inspire Community Cafe

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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
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
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
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
Feature Story The Reverend Dr. Stacey Spencer. Spencer is senior pastor of New Direction Christian Church, board president of Hickory Hill's Power Center CDC, and chair of the board of Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope. (Melvin Smith) Community Development

Dr. Stacy Spencer talks church, social justice and how Hickory Hill will thrive by 2025

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, October 9, 2019
Feature Story Members of the Playback Memphis Youth Ensemble gave their first performance at the second annual Frayser Matters event. (Playback Memphis) Kids and Education

Playback Memphis debuts Frayser youth theater ensemble

Baris GursakalWednesday, October 9, 2019
Feature Story Auntie Round Table panelists ranged in age, careers and experience. The women discussed everything from mental health and child birth to the challenges facing female veterans and entrepreneurs. (Erica Horton) Arts and Culture

Girl talk is health, education, careers and more at Auntie Round Table

Erica HortonWednesday, October 9, 2019
Feature Story Emily Chambers provided music for the Taste of the District event held on Monday, October 7. (Kim and Jim Coleman) Eonomic Development

Medical District's biggest institutions eat local with Taste of the District

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, October 9, 2019
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