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Feature Story Imani Polk launched Masked by Imani, a line of fashionable face mask, just before her fourteenth birthday. Polk is a Memphis native and will be a freshman at Ridgeway High School in the fall. (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

14 year-old Memphis entrepreneur launches line of fashion masks for pandemic protection

Cole BradleyFriday, June 12, 2020
Feature Story Memphis Inner-City Rugby alumni coaches and staff distributed food, basic supplies, and rugby equipment at Believe Memphis in the Klondike neighborhood. They also passed out over 650 supply bags to other North Memphis residents. (Submitted) Healthy Communities

With the season cancelled, Memphis Inner City Rugby serves off the field

Ashley DavisMonday, June 8, 2020
Feature Story Rufus Sykes cracks a smile as he holds the door open for a customer at the South Memphis Grocery on West Mallory Avenue. Sykes co-owns the corner store with other family members. (Malik Martin) Entrepreneurship

Corner Stores: A South Memphis love story

Ivy K. ArnoldWednesday, June 3, 2020
Feature Story (Forever Ready Productions) Kids and Education

Video: Le Bonheur's five easy ways to keep kids healthy from home

Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Feature Story (Stock) Healthy Communities

Diaper drive-thrus and period product pickups. Sweet Cheeks is helping Memphians in need.

Brandi HunterThursday, April 23, 2020
Feature Story A toddler at the Porter-Leath Early Childhood Academy talks with her teacher. She's part of LENA Grow, which trains early childhood educators to build their students' conversation skills as a way to improve long-term learning success. (Forever Ready) Kids and Education

Video: Beyond babble, back-and-forth conversations are critical for baby brains

Forever ReadyWednesday, February 26, 2020
Feature Story Miss Bluff City 2019, Simone Wilson, poses with North Memphis Boys & Girls Clubs members. Wilson's focus area for her service to the community is working with youth at Boys & Girls club. (Submitted) Kids and Education

North Memphis Boys & Girls Clubs offer youth cafe, store, and more

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, February 6, 2020
Feature Story Amon Dillan walks holds hands with a Harwood Center student was they walk down the hall of their Cordova location inside Hope Church. January 27, 2020. (ZIggy Mack) Kids and Education

Harwood Center, University of Memphis to launch early learning classroom for kids with special needs

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 5, 2020
Feature Story Michelle Pleasant leads her class in counting at the Harwood Center's Cordova location on January 27, 2020. Harwood serves children ages 18 months to six years who have been diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability. (Ziggy Mack) Kids and Education

Harwood Center helps kids with autism, developmental disabilities build skills for lifelong success

Baris GursakalFriday, January 31, 2020
Feature Story Edward Bogard, founder of Memphis-based nonprofit shoe manufacturer SoGiv, high fives a student at the three-day teen design charrette benefiting Shelby County Schools. (Demarcus Bowser) Kids and Education

Germantown High wins shoe design contest with focus on breast cancer awareness

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, January 23, 2020
Feature Story Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis will compete locally on February 5 as their first stop on the way to the title of National Youth of the Year. (Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis) Kids and Education

Local teens to compete for Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Youth of the Year award

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, January 22, 2020
Feature Story The Oasis Appliance store's strategic manager, Dana Driver (R), assists customers in selecting a new washing machine. (A.J. Dugger) Community Development

Oasis is part bike shop, part home and appliance store, and all about North Memphis

A. J. Dugger IIIWednesday, January 22, 2020
Feature Story Collegiate School of Memphis replaced the roof of Highland Heights Baptist Church main sanctuary this fall. CMS manages the building with the stipulation that the school coexist with the congregation. (Leigh Tatum) Sustainability

Faith in Action: Sharing space to save historic churches

Leigh TatumWednesday, January 15, 2020
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Podcast: Chill out as tween CEO talks luxury lemonade empire

Sunday, December 22, 2019
Feature Story Neighborhood Christian Centers' newest location is in partnership with Power Center Academy in Hickory Hill. Students, their family members, and their neighbors now have closer access for food assistance and other supports. (Brandon Dill) Kids and Education

Neighborhood Christian Centers' Compassion Christmas comes to Hickory Hill

A. J. Dugger IIIThursday, December 19, 2019
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