It’s exactly one week until the NBA trade deadline. And the Grizzlies need help!

Damian Lillard’s 42 points were too much to overcome in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. 

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On this week’s Sound Bites, Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about the Porcellino’s biscuit recipe (Chris made ‘em) and plenty of this and that.

The former Memphis Tigers offensive lineman is leaving Sports 56 to replace the popular show host on a competing sports talk radio station.

Transfer portal pickups dominate NCAA official signing period announcements for Memphis football. 

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Tyre Nichols was a skateboarder. He was a photographer, and he also loved sunsets — especially at Shelby Farms Park. 

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Suspended MPD Officer Hemphill was part of SCORPION unit

The Memphis area can expect freezing rain and sleet for tonight through Thursday morning with temperatures as low as 20 degrees. 

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Plus, Alcenia’s B.J. Chester-Tamayo killed it during her “Good Morning America” appearance: “Betty Joyce will feed your head, your heart, and, baby, I got your stomach.”

Our February readers lunch is Feb. 17 and, a word to the wise, space is limited. 

The DMC president raised $347,482 since September compared to the $311,719 raised by Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner and $300,000 by businessman and philanthropist J.W. Gibson. 

Don Bramlett lettered in Memphis football during the 1983 and 1984 seasons. He also played in three games for the Minnesota Vikings. 

Following two back-to-back quarters that saw FedEx report earnings well below company expectations, the shipping giant has been enacting sweeping cost-cutting initiatives.

The midfielder was a first-team all-USL selection in 2020.

WYXR, Spirit Architecture Group, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Innovate Memphis and Samaritan Counseling Centers of the Mid-South announce promotions and additions. 

Sharpton will eulogize Nichols at his funeral at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Wednesday, Feb. 1. White House officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris, are set to attend.

Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to reject federal funding for HIV prevention is a “debilitating and destabilizing move for our organization,” said OUTMemphis’ executive director. 

Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Legislature has advanced a handful of proposals that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and severely limit where drag shows can take place. 

The City of Memphis is preparing to release the full audio and video footage of Tyre Nichols’ fatal encounter with police once its administrative investigation is completed in the next few weeks. 

The original warning went into effect 6 p.m. Monday and was to remain in effect until noon Wednesday, Feb. 1. The new warning will be in effect until 6 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.

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An analysis of the personnel records of the five officers included mainly procedural violations, car accidents and accidental damage of department equipment for four of the officers.

Preston Hemphill, one of two MPD officers suspended in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols in addition to five officers who have been fired, was a member of the now-disbanded SCORPION unit, court records show. 

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Kenneth Lofton Jr. will be the second Grizzlies player to patriciate in the new format of the NBA’s Rising Stars event. 

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The Memphis-based company reported 2022 adjusted operating earnings of $1.2 billion, compared with the $944 million it recorded for 2021. 

President Joe Biden told the family last week he would make passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Congress a priority.

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The Tigers brought in the majority of their 2023 recruiting class during the NCAA early football signing period in December but will have a few more additions during the NCAA official period, starting on Feb. 1.