After nearly 5 years, Jelly finally has a home — and a new name
The black-and-white pit bull spent most of his life in a small kennel at the Humane Society, always overlooked by potential adopters. But Shellie Quarles saw something else in his eyes.
Buckley: Respect won’t come easily for these Tigers. Two wins are a good start.
“After following up a season-opening upset win over preseason No. 18 Iowa State with Saturday’s home-opening win over VCU, however, the days of laying low are about done for the Memphis Tigers.”
This Week in Memphis: Downtown Dining and drinking at the Hu. Hotel
Also happening this week: Some schools are closed for Veterans Day, and the new Sultana Disaster Museum opens.
Midtown Autowerks moving a few blocks to Liberty Park area
The European auto repair shop and dealership is staying near Cooper-Young, but will own its new location rather than lease it, gaining more room to expand and improve operations.
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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.
The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
Temple Israel’s former home at Poplar and Montgomery, which opened in 1916, is being torn down. Here’s a look at the building’s history and the plans to preserve part of the facade.
Mid-South Food Bank scrambles to fill the gap as SNAP rules tighten
Under new federal rules, states with SNAP payment error rates over 6% will be liable for the costs of those mistakes. As Tennessee grows more cautious, families feel the pinch.
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.
Jayden Reid’s free throws lift Tigers to win over VCU
As in Monday’s win over Iowa State, Memphis guard Jayden Reid came through in the final moments to lead the Tigers (2-0) to an 89-88 victory.Related content:
Memphis 901 Hot Wing Festival heats up for a good cause
In its fourth year, the 901 Hot Wing Festival hopes to raise at least $12,000 to help the Memphis Child Advocacy Center, which helps children who are victims of physical and sexual abuse.
Controversial former judge who resigned from bench has died
Former judge Melissa Boyd has died, family and officials confirmed.
More than 40,000 in Shelby County qualify for lung cancer screening
Local doctors say it’s important to see if you qualify to get screened.
Did the Tennessee midterms complicate Marsha Blackburn’s voucher expansion plans?
A mini blue wave in the Tennessee House of Representatives could make future private school voucher expansion more difficult.
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.”
Echols: The naked headlines and the name of Jesus
“The hiccup is not the presence of sin in our local news – we all see that. Rather, it is the presence of cunningly subversive sin in my own life, and frankly, in yours.”
Maxey: ‘An abiding sense of the precious, and precarious, nature of Earth’
“It was a short-term immersion in a world foreign to my own background, and a reminder that simple interaction with people who haven’t walked the same path can be good for the soul.”
What Daily Memphians think*
“What a game! Reminded me of the olden, golden days of Tiger bball.” — Paula Seaton about Jayden Reid’s free throws lift Tigers to win over VCU
“Memphis is a sad city in which to be a historic preservationist.” — Judith Johnson about The old Temple Israel building has been demolished. But not the congregation’s rich history.
“May she rest in peace. We have no idea what she was going through to lead her there.” — Scott Hall about Controversial former judge who resigned from bench has died
*Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.
Movers & Shakers: Christ Community Health Services names new leadership
Also, a private school adds to its staff.
Sudoku: Nov. 8
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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.
Metro
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 Education Rhodes extends president’s contract another 5 years
Elections Shelby County political reality gets more complex with last election of 2026
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State Government Blackburn names new transition head, plans Tennessee DOGE effort
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.
Premium Business Musk confirms two additional sites near Macrohard data center
Health Care St. Jude calls on volunteers for marathon weekend
Premium Real Estate Memphis investors buy Central Station hotel with plans to reinvigorate South Main landmark
Premium Health Care Memphis can help national shortage of medical devices for kids, experts say
Sports
Jayden Reid’s father had a plan. It landed a point guard in Memphis when the Tigers needed one most.
Jayden Reid didn’t score the Tigers to victory in their season opener by accident. He’s been working since the third grade to become the player Memphis needed.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Buckley: Multiple schools. Online classes. One goal. Jayden Reid is a window to modern college basketball.
Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis Tigers women improve to 2-0 with win over MTSU
High School Sports TSSAA first-round playoff report: Collierville, Lausanne surge into next round
High School Sports Houston rolls past Germantown in Class 6A opener
Food
Recipe Exchange: Erling Jensen’s rack of lamb
You know a dish is good if it’s been on a menu for more than 30 years.
Premium Collierville Food Files: Congregation Coffee opening new location
Suburbs
DeSoto County elects first Black judges in Circuit and Chancery courts
The jury is still out on Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, but DeSoto County voters did decide a number of local races.
2026 Elections Elections Lakeland reelects Josh Roman as mayor
Arts & Culture
Could a Memphian join the villa? ‘Love Island USA’ casting for new season
Next summer, “Love Island USA” could have its first Memphian Islander.
Premium Performing Arts Arts Beat: ‘Narnia’ made him a Playhouse kid. Now he’s directing it.
Opinion
Opinion: A funny thing happened on the way to the end of democracy in Memphis
John Covington writes: “A little political hardball, practiced by both sides historically in Tennessee and nationwide, had morphed into a diabolical moral indictment of state and national Republicans.”
Podcasts
From the London Hard Rock to Kudzu’s, Steve Edmundson saw it all
Steve Edmondson saw the bar scene in Memphis in the 1970s like few others before founding Kudzu’s. Edmondson shares his story on “The Sidebar,” hosted by Eric Barnes.
Games
Daily Jigsaw: Happy Huff-oween
Today’s puzzle features Memphis Tigers football head coach Charles Huff at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Wes Hale took the photo.