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Feature Story Jeremy Stein, general manager for Lucky Heart Cosmetics stands with Bennie Franklin, an employee of 33 years, and Olivet Montgomery, an employee of 52 years, by the mural outside the company's new storefront on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.

This Black beauty company survived segregation in Memphis. Now it faces off against e-commerce.

Thelma BalfourWednesday, June 14, 2017
Feature Story The Edge Gets Lit Alley Party brough Memphians to an overlooked side of The Edge District.

Between the Lines II: Turning Memphis' alleys into hidden destinations

Devin GreaneyWednesday, June 14, 2017
Feature Story Filmmakers interviewed Caleb (R) and his mother, LaShay, about their experiences in the juvenile justice system in Jackson, Mississippi.

Memphis filmmakers shine a light on the juvenile justice system

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, June 14, 2017
Feature Story Betty Isom stands in front of her home she purchased in ZIP 38126.

The Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis has a bold vision to stamp out poverty

Madeline FaberThursday, June 8, 2017
Feature Story Fight for 15

Opinion: The injustice of a Memphis economy built on low-wage jobs

Tom Jones, MLK50Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Feature Story BTW graduation

In photos: Booker T. Washington graduation ushers 111 students into legacy

Andrea MoralesWednesday, May 24, 2017
Innovation & Job News The Boys & Girls Club operates seven locations in Memphis.

Boys & Girls Clubs could occupy Shelby County schools

Caroline Bauman, Chalkbeat TennesseeWednesday, May 17, 2017
Feature Story Ashley Barnes (second from left) says grace with her family while putting a bib on her son Ayden, 1.

In photos: South Memphis celebrates Mother's Day at Miss Shirley's Soul Food

Andrea MoralesWednesday, May 17, 2017
Innovation & Job News Amelia Thompson is the new development associate for Ballet Memphis.

Amelia Thompson comes home to Memphis arts scene with new role at Ballet Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, May 10, 2017
Development News Germantown train stop

Germantown bets on live-work-play with $200M town hall project

Michael WaddellTuesday, May 2, 2017
Innovation & Job News The now vacant spots at 7 and 9 N. Main will be activated with a host of pop-up shops through December.

16 new shops headed to Downtown through pop-up shop initiative

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, April 26, 2017
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