New hope brims for HopeWorks’ new Summer Avenue location
HopeWorks’ new headquarters at 3337 Summer Avenue will strategically place its workforce development programs between the neighborhoods of Binghampton and the Heights.
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Opponents push back against Shelby County’s move to end federal oversight of local juvenile court
Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell has moved to end federal oversight of the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County. Opponents say that move is short-sighted and could damage incarcerated youth.
Video: Sweet LaLa’s bakery in South Memphis gives juvenile offenders a second chance
Almost 30 at-risk youth have been employed with Sweet LaLa’s Bakery since it opened in 2014.
Tri-State Black Pride educates and uplifts local black LGBTQ community
Memphis Black Pride has been rebranded after an over 20-year run. Tri-State Black Pride places an emphasis on education and bringing together black LGBTQ community members from the region.
South Memphis Shalom Zone barbecue contest encourages residents to seek peace
The fourth annual South Memphis barbecue cook-off brings churches and residents together intentionally to foster a safer, vibrant community.
This Black beauty company survived segregation in Memphis. Now it faces off against e-commerce.
Founded in 1935, Lucky Heart Cosmetics has seen its share of changes. The black beauty product manufacturer has opened its first retail store in the hopes of attracting its next generation of loyal customers.
Sound & Color: The first rugby field for Memphis schools; Memphis power outage aftermath
Audio coverage brings Memphis events and neighborhoods to life. For more multimedia content, subscribe the High Ground News Sound & Color newsletter.
In photos: Stop the Violence Block Party celebrates a 20-year run in South Memphis
Mid-June means community on Tate Street. For the past 20 years, South Memphis resident Betty Isom has hosted a Stop the Violence Block Party, which is meant to inspire pride in the community and decry violence.
Bike share program will connect South Memphis, Orange Mound & Binghampton with core city
In line with its mission, Explore Bike Share will deliver a first-ever bike share program to Memphis with 60 stations housing 600 bikes across high-density areas of Downtown and Midtown as well as connector neighborhoods of South Memphis, Orange Mound and Binghamton.
Opponents push back against Shelby County’s move to end federal oversight of local juvenile court
Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell has moved to end federal oversight of the Juvenile Court of Memphis and Shelby County. Opponents say that move is short-sighted and could damage incarcerated youth.
Video: Sweet LaLa’s bakery in South Memphis gives juvenile offenders a second chance
Almost 30 at-risk youth have been employed with Sweet LaLa’s Bakery since it opened in 2014.
Tri-State Black Pride educates and uplifts local black LGBTQ community
Memphis Black Pride has been rebranded after an over 20-year run. Tri-State Black Pride places an emphasis on education and bringing together black LGBTQ community members from the region.
South Memphis Shalom Zone barbecue contest encourages residents to seek peace
The fourth annual South Memphis barbecue cook-off brings churches and residents together intentionally to foster a safer, vibrant community.
This Black beauty company survived segregation in Memphis. Now it faces off against e-commerce.
Founded in 1935, Lucky Heart Cosmetics has seen its share of changes. The black beauty product manufacturer has opened its first retail store in the hopes of attracting its next generation of loyal customers.
Sound & Color: The first rugby field for Memphis schools; Memphis power outage aftermath
Audio coverage brings Memphis events and neighborhoods to life. For more multimedia content, subscribe the High Ground News Sound & Color newsletter.
In photos: Stop the Violence Block Party celebrates a 20-year run in South Memphis
Mid-June means community on Tate Street. For the past 20 years, South Memphis resident Betty Isom has hosted a Stop the Violence Block Party, which is meant to inspire pride in the community and decry violence.
Bike share program will connect South Memphis, Orange Mound & Binghampton with core city
In line with its mission, Explore Bike Share will deliver a first-ever bike share program to Memphis with 60 stations housing 600 bikes across high-density areas of Downtown and Midtown as well as connector neighborhoods of South Memphis, Orange Mound and Binghamton.
