Ring Lardner Middle School students participate in a March Madness tasting event.

Project LEAN encourages kids to eat healthy through hands-on fun

The Van Buren Intermediate School District's nutrition education programs use fun activities to encourage kids to eat healthy foods and be more physically active.

Ashley Davis is a freelance writer, author, educator, and educational consultant. She's now covering North Memphis as High Ground's lead On the Ground contributor. (Submitted)
Who is High Ground? Meet writer Ashley Davis

Meet High Ground's talented and diverse team of writers and photographers in our new series, "Who is High Ground?" We're kicking it off with our lead On the Ground contributor, Ashley Davis.

Neighbors and friends reflect on the life of longtime Vollintine-Evergreen resident and V&E Greenline leader, Jan Kirby. At the March 7 Arbor Day Celebration, those gathered installed a plaque and planted a tree in Kirby's honor. (Ashley Davis)
V&E Greenline’s first Arbor Day celebration planted trees and memories

The V&E Greenline hosted its first Arbor Day Celebration to kick off its fundraising season and honor the life of a longtime community member. It was a primer event for the upcoming 9th Annual V&E Artwalk.

The Crews Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Memphis. (High Ground News)
ImagineU accelerates business dreams for undergrads across Memphis-area colleges and universities

ImagineU is a 12-week entrepreneurial accelerator for undergraduate students across Memphis-area colleges and universities. The deadline to apply is March 16.

Kickspins is a popup record store that also houses the Memphis Soul clothing line. It launched September 2019 in the Boxlot temporary concept shop and will close at the end of this year along with Boxlot. (Submitted)
Tonya Dyson’s Kickspins is a piece of Soulsville in The Edge

Tonya Dyson's Kickspins popup record store opened in September at Boxlot. It may be in The Edge, but Dyson and the store are doing their part to keep the legacy of Soulsville alive and thriving.

Dwayne Chaffen and Rick Askew co-own Grindhouse Coffee. They currently sell branded bags of locally-roasted coffee online but hope to open a brick-and-mortar coffee shop in Whitehaven. (Ziggy Mack)
Whitehaven wants a coffee shop. Local entrepreneurs are stepping up.

Whitehaven residents want more upscale amenities like boutique coffee shops. Local entrepreneurs are responding. Muggin’ Coffeehouse is slated to open this April. Grindhouse Coffee also wants to open up shop.

Podcast: Arrow Creative talks creative diversity and stepping up for arts education

Abby Phillips and Jailenn Scott with Arrow Creative discuss Arrow’s diverse community of creatives and their efforts to provide arts education in the absence of Memphis College of Art.

The front porch repair program has helped beautify the neighborhood and help residents stay in their homes.
Cody Rouge front porch repair program helps beautify neighborhood, keep residents in homes

The Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance recently received a $50,000 grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to continue the program.  

Parent Ambassador Lydia Willis speaking about the importance of Early Childhood education.
Parent Ambassador program helps Flint families advocate from local classrooms to Lansing

Parent Ambassadors are engaged in policy and advocacy at the state and local levels. They often go to Lansing to advocate for continued support in early childhood education and often volunteer up to 20 hours a week.

(Ziggy Mack, High Ground News)
Grahamwood Elementary PE teacher honored by Shelby County Mayor for keeping kids moving

Coach Andy Martin keeps the kids of Grahamwood Elementary active with running, yoga, and skate clubs. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is honoring Martin for his devotion to student health. He'll also join the fun with the yoga club.

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