American Queen to require vaccination for passengers
The move, announced jointly with Victory Cruise Lines Tuesday, Feb. 2, will take effect for cruises July 1 and later.
Blake Fontenay
Business reporter
Blake Fontenay’s 27-year journalism career has taken him to many newspapers in four states. However, he had never returned to work in any of the other cities where he had been before until the opportunity to report for the Daily Memphian presented itself. He covers business for the Daily Memphian.
There are 100 articles by Blake Fontenay :
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Metro MATA offers new on-demand shuttle service
The new service aims to make it easier for those who live within the service area to get back and forth to their workplaces.
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Transportation & Logistics Pipeline’s route faces increased challenges
Local resistance to the Byhalia Connection oil pipeline project has been gaining momentum recently. And with a new president in the White House, the project may face tougher scrutiny from federal regulators as well.
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State Government Right-to-work amendment advances in state Senate
The measure could move to a vote before the full Senate if it passes through the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, which is scheduled to meet on Feb. 16.
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Transportation & Logistics Oil pipeline project clears environmental hurdle
Opponents of the proposed pipeline believe local governments can stop the project and nine property owners are still refusing to give Plains All American access to their land.
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Transportation & Logistics On-demand transit, the wave of the future?
The Memphis Area Transit Authority launched its new Groove On-Demand service, which enables people to use their smartphones or other devices to order rides with specified pick-up and drop-off points, similar to the way ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft operate.
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Transportation & Logistics Residents rally online against Byhalia Connection
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen and two City Council members were among those who gathered for the online rally against the proposed pipeline.
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Transportation & Logistics Storms stymie FedEx, airport operations
FedEx Express has had to temporarily suspend service to many cities in eight states in the South and Midwest, and its other businesses also are suspending services.
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BusinessAmerican Queen expanding Memphis operations
American Queen Steamboat Co. announced its 2023 schedule, including a significant increase in the number of cruises along the Mississippi River between Memphis and New Orleans.
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BusinessAs airport sees water issues, MLGW asks customers to reduce usage
Memphis is known for its water, but according to Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, we will need to use less of it until the end of the week.
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Transportation & LogisticsAirport authority approves bonds for de-icing center
The center will allow airplanes to de-ice in the same location, rather than at various places around the airport. That will make it easier for airport workers to collect and dispose of glycol, the chemical used to de-ice airplanes.
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Transportation & Logistics Weather impacts FedEx hub operations
Weather-related disruptions have led FedEx, which is instrumental in the nationwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, to rely more heavily on its regional hubs as Memphis International Airport copes with a shutdown.
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Transportation & Logistics MEM cancels all Friday passenger flights
The Memphis International Airport CEO called the closure of the airport terminal a “last resort.”
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Transportation & LogisticsWhat does Chick-fil-A say: Could it improve the area’s vaccination process?
Faced with the monumental challenge of trying to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of people against COVID-19, city and county officials haven’t been shy about consulting with business executives for tips on how to improve their operating efficiency.
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City of Memphis MLGW hopes for end to boil order within days
No firm timeline has been set for ending the “boil water” notice affecting Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division customers, MLGW officials said Monday, Feb. 22.
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Transportation & Logistics Cohen asks president to stop pipeline project
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen is appealing directly to President Joe Biden to stop the controversial Byhalia Connection oil pipeline project.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx executive asks customers for patience
FedEx is working to deal with a backlog of packages as a result of last week’s winter weather.
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City of Memphis Council action on pipeline postponed again
Opponents of the proposed Byhalia Connection oil pipeline will have to wait a bit longer to see what action the Memphis City Council might take regarding the project. The council’s attorney has requested more time to study the city’s legal options.
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Transportation & Logistics MATA opens new southernmost station on Main Street trolley line
There’s a new end of the line for the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s Main Street trolley service.
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BusinessAutoZone to offer bonuses for vaccinated employees
AutoZone will pay its workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Transportation & Logistics IRS defends its position in FedEx lawsuit
If FedEx wins the case, it could lead to changes in the way multinational companies are charged on income earned overseas.
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Business Checking in: Analysts say Memphis hotels are poised for a bounce-back year
Analysts say local hotels should do better financially in 2021 than they did last year. But how long it will take for the hospitality industry to fully recover from COVID-19 losses is a matter for debate.
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March 2021
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Transportation & LogisticsCOVID collateral: Less traffic may have led to more fatal accidents
It seems counterintuitive, but traffic fatalities and accidents with injuries were actually up in Memphis last year, even though the COVID-19 pandemic caused fewer people to be on the roads. The reduced traffic may have just opened up the roadways for dangerous drivers.
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Business AutoZone’s performance keeps rolling right along
The Memphis-based company reports strong financial numbers despite the pandemic.
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Real EstateCourt Square Center could change hands
The existing PILOT on the center runs through December 2026.
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