Grizzlies win fifth straight road game, beating Raptors in Toronto
After a three-game losing streak at home, the Grizzlies returned to the road and won their fifth consecutive road game.Related content:
Box score: Grizzlies 118, Raptors 102
This is the box score for the NBA basketball game played between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 9, 2026.
Young says he blocked tax incentive for data center at former Fred’s HQ
The Memphis mayor said he warned developer 5C Group not to seek a PILOT for its Getwell Road project, part of his push to require data centers to pay full property taxes.
Comeback, Bob’s Bakery partner on new Downtown museum cafe
Comeback Beverage and Bob’s Bakery have partnered with the Memphis Art Museum on its new lobby cafe.
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You Already Owe the Taxes. Now You Have a Choice.
For the first time, taxpayers can redirect up to $1,700 ($3400 married couples filing jointly) of federal taxes to fund scholarships at the school of their choice.
Hana Haden’s Tigers win again, start season 3-0 for first time since 2004-05
Junior forward Tamya Smith led the Tigers with a game-high 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field, and Tierney Kelsey chipped in 14 points.
Germantown switching to LED streetlights
Germantown watched other municipalities switch their streetlights to LEDs. Now, the suburb is going through the process.
Calkins: Why Ed Scott is so fired up about Memphis athletics — and why he’s done talking about Penny Hardaway until the end of the year
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott on why he is so optimistic about the basketball program, the job rumors already swirling around Charles Huff, chances Memphis will get into a power conference — and the reason Scott has already turned down another job to stick around.
Memphis at Vanderbilt: What to know for in-state matchup
Memphis has another opportunity to steal its share of the national spotlight at No. 22 Vanderbilt.
‘If I’m healthy, I’m playing’: Edey hopes to rejoin Canadian national team this summer
Grizzlies center Zach Edey withdrew from Olympic consideration in 2024, but he hopes to return.
It’s turkey time: Thanksgiving recipes and holiday lights guide
Whether you’re cooking or not, this guide has you covered on Thanksgiving meals. Plus, we’ve got the details on local turkey trots and holiday lights.
25 people cast ballots outside early-voting hours, Tenn. secretary of state says
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said the Tennessee Election Commission now decides what happens to votes cast outside voting hours at Glenview Community Center.
Data center discussion returns to Memphis City Council
Three weeks after approving a 135-day moratorium, the council takes up more ordinances to regulate data centers and Dr. Jeff Warren’s plan for a community benefits agency.
Marsha Blackburn’s Final Four: Who’s in and who’s out of contention for senate appointment
Sources confirm the governor-elect’s short list to replace her in the U.S. Senate.
Elvis Presley Enterprises sues AI music generator Suno
Weeks after song rights owners filed suit against Anthropic, Elvis Presley Enterprises filed a complaint stating that another AI company has committed a “potpourri of willful violations.”
FedEx names newest board member
FedEx Corp. named a partner at one of the world’s largest capital firms to its board.
Memphis receives votes in Associated Press Top 25 poll
How many votes did the Memphis Tigers receive in AP basketball poll?
Florida company hiring 300+ positions at AI-infrastructure plant in Byhalia
Jabil Inc. announced today it is looking to hire more than 300 people for a variety of roles at its artificial intelligence-infrastructure manufacturing plant in Byhalia, Mississippi.
National nonprofit calling on volunteers for February pop-up clinic
Remote Area Medical is hosting the clinic Feb. 6 to 7 at Raleigh Egypt High.
College Football Playoff doubles up, expands to 24 teams beginning next season
College leaders announced the new format Monday, after ESPN agreed to rework its contract to add the 11 new games.
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Vote for the Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week, Week 12
Standouts from Collierville, Houston, Lausanne, MASE, Oakhaven and Whitehaven are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.
TSWA football poll after first week of playoffs
Briarcrest, Lausanne, Southwind, Whitehaven, Munford, and MASE are ranked in this week’s Tennessee Sports Writers Association poll.
Opinion: ‘I don’t owe either party my loyalty. Candidates have to earn my vote.’
“I shouldn’t have to defend my racial identity because I don’t support a particular candidate. Nor should anyone assume that because I reject one candidate, I automatically support the other.”
Sudoku: Nov. 9
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Daily WordRow: Nov. 9
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Daily Jigsaw: Mekong Memphis Festival
Today’s puzzle features a scene at the Mekong Memphis Festival. Sophia Surrett took the photo.
Metro
Former judge who resigned from bench has died
Former judge Melissa Boyd has died, family and officials confirmed.
Education Did the Tennessee midterms complicate Marsha Blackburn’s voucher expansion plans?
Food Mid-South Food Bank scrambles to fill the gap as SNAP rules tighten
Premium Spirit of Memphis After nearly 5 years, Jelly finally has a home — and a new name
Premium Education Rhodes extends president’s contract another 5 years
Business
Crosstown Concourse CEO stepping down, moving into a new role
For the first time since it opened, Crosstown Concourse is looking for a new lead executive.
Health Care St. Jude calls on volunteers for marathon weekend
Premium Business Musk confirms two additional sites near Macrohard data center
Premium Health Care More than 40K in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Premium Real Estate Memphis investors buy Central Station hotel with plans to reinvigorate South Main landmark
Sports
Calkins: Penny Hardaway gets a thrilling win — and more evidence that this team might be the one he needs
Memphis got its second gutty win of the season Saturday — and further proof that this just might be a season of redemption for head coach Penny Hardaway.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Jayden Reid’s free throws lift Tigers to win over VCU
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers women improve to 2-0 with win over MTSU
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Jayden Reid’s father had a plan. It landed a point guard in Memphis when the Tigers needed one most.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Multiple schools. Online classes. 1 goal. Jayden Reid is a window to modern college basketball.
Food
901 Hot Wing Fest brings bold flavors for all to taste — and for a good cause
Twenty teams plan to compete and offer chicken wings samples to attendees at the fourth annual 901 Hot Wing Fest. Organizer Derek Fairchilds talked to Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” about the free event, Memphis wings and more.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Erling Jensen’s rack of lamb
Suburbs
Why hasn’t Mississippi’s US Senate race been called?
Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race remains undecided as Democrat Scott Colom’s lead continues to grow. Outstanding affidavit and absentee ballots in DeSoto County and across the state are a key reason why.
Premium Collierville Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Arts & Culture
Arts Beat: ‘Narnia’ made him a Playhouse kid. Now, he’s directing it.
Ty Lenderman was 10 when he appeared in Playhouse’s 2009 production of “Narnia: The Musical” — and now he’s directing the same show.
Arts & Culture Could a Memphian join the villa? ‘Love Island USA’ casting for new season
Opinion
Morris: A different kind of Christianity is going to Washington
“Together, Hamilton and Talarico represent something we haven’t seen nearly enough of in my lifetime: mainline Christian theology at the center of our national conversation.”
Guest Columnists Maxey: ‘An abiding sense of the precious, and precarious, nature of Earth’
Podcasts
Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed on “Behind The Headlines” in a reporters’ roundtable that examined Shelby County’s role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Games
Daily Jigsaw: The Five Pillars
Today’s puzzle features a child playing around the new art installation at Jesse Turner Park. Patrick Lantrip took the photo.