One of Orange Mound’s own finds space for kids in his neighborhood
Lee Wilkins (left) comes up with "remixed" nursery rhymes for the kids in the RedZone after-school program Jan. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Fueled by a desire help children fulfill their educational potential as well as developing a relationship with God, Howard Eddings willed the Opportunity Zone into existence.
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Jane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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