Some FedEx pilots pulled from China after ‘inconclusive’ COVID-19 tests
Some FedEx pilots have been pulled out of China and returned to the United States after tests for coronavirus proved inconclusive.
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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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Transportation & Logistics FedEx pilot union chief says flight crews standing tall in crisis
FedEx Express pilots are operating in some of the most challenging conditions ever as the company navigates the coronavirus pandemic. At least 15 have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Health Care Testing continues as 9 residents, 2 employees at Marion nursing home battle COVID-19
With testing still in progress, Willowbend Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Marion, Arkansas, had 9 residents and 2 workers testing positive for coronavirus. The affected residents were in quarantine at the facility.
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Business AutoZone suspends share buybacks, adds emergency time off for workers
Memphis-based auto parts retailer has added emergency time off benefit for employees, temporarily suspended share buybacks and restructured borrowing capabilities.
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Business ServiceMaster pest control unit offers business disinfection
Memphis-based pest control company Terminix Commercial says a new business cleaning service, Disinfectix Site Disinfecting Service, is an extension of cleanups it has done for years after pest clean-outs.
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Business Report: Amazon suspends plan to compete directly with FedEx, UPS
Amazon will suspend Amazon Shipping in June to focus on delivering its own packages. It had been testing a delivery service competing directly with FedEx and UPS in certain markets.
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BusinessMemphis media double down on coronavirus despite financial headwinds
A 25% staffing cut at Memphis’ daily print newspaper and alternative weekly's plan to go biweekly are among temporary fixes for falling media revenues, amid sky-high demand for local news.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx details participation in FEMA-led airlift of COVID-19 relief
FedEx, UPS and other cargo carriers are on board with FEMA-led airlift of relief supplies into the U.S. to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FedEx logs first pilot’s death from COVID-19
A FedEx pilot who lived in Florida and last flew on a domestic flight March 7 has become the company's first fatality from COVID-19.
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MillingtonAmerica’s Navy is looking for a few good gamers
With centennials turning away from conventional advertising media such as broadcast TV, Millington-based Navy recruiters are all in on digital marketing, including rolling out a new esports team, Goats & Glory.
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CoronavirusMemphis kindness live blog, April 9: Easter Bunny deemed essential in Collierville
Collierville's mayor has said so long as the Easter Bunny "washes his paws," he may leave treats for children this year.
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Real Estate Logistics company DHL, countertop maker seek EDGE tax breaks
A supply chain company and a countertop fabricator are seeking tax incentives from the Economic Development Growth Engine Wednesday, April 15.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx Freight temporarily trimming workers due to weak volumes
FedEx Freight says it will offer "voluntary furlough opportunities" to a small percentage of workers to offset declines in volume due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Transportation & Logistics Ventilators among life-saving gear moving through Memphis area
Medtronic's U.S. distribution network, which runs through Memphis, is moving ventilators made in Galway, Ireland, to hospitals battling coronavirus.
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Business Expanded unemployment benefits begin with $94 million in payments
The state also says it has opened the unemployment claims process to self-employed, freelancers and gig economy workers who are newly qualified for benefits because of the CARES Act.
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Transportation & Logistics Nearly $25 million from CARES Act headed to Memphis International
Memphis International Airport expects to receive $24.6 million from the federal CARES Act in April to help offset some of the airport's losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, April 14: Tennessee up to 5,823 cases, 124 deaths
There have been 633 hospitalizations and 1,969 people are classified as having recovered from the disease.
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Transportation & Logistics Aid package throws lifeline to Memphis airport, but COVID-19 dashes chances of record year
The Memphis airport has gone from 6,000-plus passengers and 80-90 flights a day to 20 or fewer flights and a few hundred passengers as COVID-19 hammers air travel.
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Business Chamber opens small biz lunch series to public via Zoom
Greater Memphis Chamber has retooled a live, monthly, members-only small business program to a twice-a-week, virtual, free presentation to help businesses navigate COVID-19 recovery. It begins Thursday, April 16.
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BusinessNew grants aim to shore up small businesses in distressed neighborhoods
The EDGE board on Wednesday approved a $1 million fund for Neighborhood Emergency Economic Development grants to coronavirus-impacted businesses in distressed neighborhoods. EDGE immediately began accepting applications.
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Business Jobless claims climb as state updates system to cover self-employed
Tennessee's labor department is readying a fix for its unemployment claims system to address self-employed and other workers covered by federal stimulus package's unemployment benefit.
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Business Jobless claims slow, climb past 44,000 in Memphis area
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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Transportation & Logistics Cruise line sets 2022 debut of Viking Mississippi
The Viking Mississippi, a 386-passenger, custom-built vessel, is scheduled to begin cruising the Mississippi River in August 2022.
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Transportation & Logistics E-commerce growth pace expected to quicken because of COVID-19
Experts expect the surge in e-commerce during the coronavirus pandemic to be a permanent fixture going forward.
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Transportation & Logistics Another FedEx unit temporarily trims workforce due to COVID-19
FedEx Office, the Dallas-based printing and office services retail outlet of FedEx Corp., is furloughing some employees because of business slowdown during COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 2020
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Coronavirus Coronavirus live blog, April 15: County approves $2.5M for virus expenses
Shelby County Commission has approved spending $2.5 million for coronavirus testing and other expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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