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What does a post Task Force world look like? It could be Jackson, Mississippi.

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:58:05 -0600

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded Jackson $64 million as part of a “flagship effort,” a peek at what could be the administration’s new strategy beyond the Memphis Safe Task Force.

SpaceX tax revenue helps keep Memphis ahead of budget

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:18:11 -0600

Memphis’ chief financial officer, Art Davis, told the council the positive numbers aren’t a trend yet, as Memphis runs ahead of budget on rising property tax revenue.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ returns

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:18:13 -0600

This week brings the intersection of two documentaries rooted in great footage from different strands of Black history.

Mystery odor has the city sniffing for answers

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:45:39 -0600

Local officials have not found the source of the persistent, fertilizer-like odor in parts of Memphis early in the week — but meteorologists have a guess.

South Florida's film has Charles Huff's full attention

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:42:37 -0600

Tigers coach says forget what the numbers may or may not say, his team will be in for a battle Thursday in Tampa.

Judge keeps MSCS takeover paused as legal battle continues

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:41:08 -0600

Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins is expected to hear a new round of technical arguments on Dec. 2, and the takeover board remains paused at least until then.

Jack Johnson takes another step toward state Senate speaker job

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:00:52 -0600

The Franklin Republican inches toward becoming the new speaker of the Tennessee Senate and lieutenant governor.

MUS parts ways with football coach

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:03:38 -0600

Memphis University School athletic director Thad McCracken confirmed to The Daily Memphian that head football coach Mark Chubb had been relieved of his duties after three seasons at the helm.

MSCS sells shuttered Frayser elementary school to Montessori charter operator

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:00:10 -0600

The sale of Georgian Hills Elementary leaves MSCS with three vacant campuses from a round of five school closures at the end of the 2025-26 school year.

Daily Jigsaw: Go Tigers go!

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:00:10 -0600

This jigsaw puzzle features a photo of Memphis forward Rihards Vavers celebrating with fans.

Daily WordRow: Nov. 10

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:00:10 -0600

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

Sudoku: Nov. 10

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 04:00:10 -0600

Are you ready for it? Here are some sudokus.

Grizzlies win fifth straight road game, beating Raptors in Toronto

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:01:21 -0600

After a three-game losing streak at home, the Grizzlies returned to the road and won their fifth consecutive road game.

Hana Haden's Tigers win again, start season 3-0 for first time since 2004-05

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 21:52:52 -0600

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.

Box score: Grizzlies 118, Raptors 102

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 21:13:24 -0600

This is the box score for the NBA basketball game played between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 9, 2026.

25 people cast ballots outside early-voting hours, Tenn. secretary of state says

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 16:55:03 -0600

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.

FedEx names newest board member

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 16:54:58 -0600

FedEx Corp. named a partner at one of the world’s largest capital firms to its board.

Elvis Presley Enterprises sues AI music generator Suno

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 17:57:43 -0600

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.”

Young says he blocked tax incentive for data center at former Fred's HQ

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:38:19 -0600

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.

Data center discussion returns to Memphis City Council

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 18:36:09 -0600

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.

Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian

What does a post Task Force world look like? It could be Jackson, Mississippi.

SpaceX tax revenue helps keep Memphis ahead of budget

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ returns

Mystery odor has the city sniffing for answers

South Florida's film has Charles Huff's full attention

Judge keeps MSCS takeover paused as legal battle continues

Jack Johnson takes another step toward state Senate speaker job

MUS parts ways with football coach

MSCS sells shuttered Frayser elementary school to Montessori charter operator

Daily Jigsaw: Go Tigers go!

Daily WordRow: Nov. 10

Sudoku: Nov. 10

Grizzlies win fifth straight road game, beating Raptors in Toronto

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