Jobless claims slow, climb past 44,000 in Memphis area

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 16, 2020 12:12 PM CT | Published: April 16, 2020 8:08 AM CT

Tennessee reported jobless claims from the Memphis area rose 12,216 in the week ending April 11, making a four-week total of 44,571 since COVID-19 settled in.

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Wayne Risher

Wayne Risher

Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.


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