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Feature Story Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris (L) presents the Senior Prom's 2019 Prom Queen Everlena Yarborough. Prom King Clarence Christian watches with pride. (Baris Gursakal) Arts and Culture

Magical night for senior citizens at Shelby County's first senior prom

Baris GursakalThursday, June 6, 2019
Feature Story podcast Community Development

On the Ground Podcast: Spotlight on Madison Heights

Monday, June 3, 2019
Feature Story podcast Transportation

Podcast: MyCityRides talks scooters, transportation justice and $2 tanks of gas

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 29, 2019
Feature Story Travis Butler, New Ballet Ensemble dance instructor, works with students at LaRose Elementary. Dance classes at LaRose are held either early in the school day or the last period of the day. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

South City area residents benefit from Vision 2020 grantmaking initiative

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, May 23, 2019
Feature Story Customer Chimere Miller plays with her son J'iris after enjoying lunch at Riko's Kickin Chicken located at 1329 Madison Avenue in Madison Heights. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

What's in a name? People of Madison Heights talk labels and identity

Cole BradleyThursday, May 16, 2019
Feature Story Anatole Williams (L), executive director of Memphis Adult Teen Challenge, and Michael Skouteris, daily operations manager of BAM Thrift Store, discuss store needs. To the right, regular Patricia Jones says hello to the cashier. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

A thrift store, a car wash and a mission to fight addiction

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 15, 2019
Feature Story Students and faculty at the Southern College of Optometry participate in the 2018 Bike to Work Day, which included food and festivities at an outdoor registration table. (Submitted) Transportation

Medical District steps up to Commute Challenge and shared mobility

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 8, 2019
Feature Story Local musician "Morris" poses in front of a mural by artist Toonkey Berry. (Ziggy Mack) Arts and Culture

In photos: Welcome to Madison Heights

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackThursday, May 2, 2019
Feature Story Volunteers work in the Coliseum's lower-level loading dock entrance. The building's arena and corridors were lit by task lighting provided by the City of Memphis. (Shelda Edwards) Community Development

In photos: Closed since 2007, Mid-South Coliseum reopens for one-day cleanup event

Cole Bradley and Shelda EdwardsWednesday, May 1, 2019
Feature Story podcast

Podcast: LGBT youth find a home at OUTMemphis

Friday, April 26, 2019
Feature Story A packed house listens to a panel discussion after the screening of ‘How Did We Get Here.’ (Cole Bradley) Community Development

Film series documenting Memphis' housing challenges premiers to packed house

Cole BradleyThursday, April 18, 2019
Feature Story podcast Arts and Culture

On The Ground Podcast: The power of neighborhood stories

Cole BradleyFriday, April 12, 2019
Feature Story Richie Jarvis, owner of Trilogy Tattoos and Piercing, speaks about the small business community in the University District. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

Graduation day: What we learned from four months of reporting in the University District

Cole BradleyWednesday, April 10, 2019
Feature Story Belltower Artisans is located at 549 S Highland St. in the University District. (Cole Bradley) Entrepreneurship

Coffee culture: Four great coffee spots in the University District

Cole BradleyThursday, April 4, 2019
Feature Story Anyone is allowed to pick and plant at the University of Memphis community garden. (TIGUrS Urban Garden) Arts and Culture

Going public: What you can do at University of Memphis as a community member

Scarlet PonderWednesday, March 27, 2019
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