COVID-19 affects stock market, mortgage refis
Consumers may think mortgage interest rates have fallen in line with Federal Reserve rate cuts, but there are other factors contributing to mortgage rates.
Consumers may think mortgage interest rates have fallen in line with Federal Reserve rate cuts, but there are other factors contributing to mortgage rates.
Realtors say they intend to tell potential homebuyers to remain in their cars if too many of them show up to open houses at the same time.
Gov. Bill Lee signed an executive order Sunday, March 22, calling for businesses across the state to use "alternative business models" beginning Monday. Like local orders already in place, it bans dine-in services at restaurants statewide.
Leaders of the city’s four major medical institutions have worked out unprecedented terms of cooperation among their institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Construction is expected to start on Oaks Edge in three to four months now that the Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board has approved a tax incentive for the senior-living development in East Memphis.
There is no combined count of how many novel coronavirus tests have been performed by the local health department and private hospitals. But the head of the health department says the number of tests isn't as important as the upward climb in those who test positive.
SCS cancels mass lunch distribution program for students because a food service worker is one of the newly confirmed cases.
If mourners can't be part of a funeral while adhering to social distancing, one local professor recommends that people create their own, active way to celebrate and grieve a life.
Customers in local gun stores say concerns about possible looting are making them defensive.
Memphis College of Art does not have the luxury of closing temporarily because of the pandemic. The school has long planned to close permanently in May, but is now having to fight to stay open long enough to graduate the last class of its 84-year history.
A case of coronavirus has been reported for an employee at FedEx corporate headquarters on Shady Grove Road in East Memphis. The office was shut down for cleaning and disinfecting.
Business as usual at FedEx world hub in Memphis means moving coronavirus test materials, protective gear and coveted commodities.
In this time of physical distancing, Memphians are connecting for wellness and exercise via the internet.
Testing will ramp up soon at Tiger Lane, but will be testing by appointment only. The health department also will begin listing the ages of those confirmed with COVID-19.
Even after taking precautions to prevent golfers from potentially spreading the virus, all eight city golf courses are closed until further notice.
Memphis International Airport officials approved leasing more land to FedEx and UPS, noting that cargo activity is expected to continue amid uncertainty of coronavirus.
Strapped SCS, with some of the lowest test scores in the state, in matter of weeks must offer classes online.
FedEx chairman Frederick W. Smith discussed operating worldwide during a pandemic in a Fox News interview Wednesday.
FedEx shares rallied Wednesday, a day the after company reported recent positive trends in China and U.S. e-commerce amid a sea of uncertainty over coronavirus.
Gov. Bill Lee issued a disaster declaration Wednesday, enabling small businesses to seek federal loans as coronavirus cases are expected to rise amid increased testing.
The 350-unit Links Apartments Broad Avenue is to rise next to the iconic water tower of Broad Avenue, across the street from the row of historic commercial buildings.
As coronavirus cases continue to rise in the area and statewide, cleaning services are seeing a larger number of requests for thorough treatment of commercial and residential spaces.
FedEx, UPS change signature protocols to keep delivery personnel a healthy distance away from customers during coronavirus pandemic.
Sarah Brown, associate professor in Theater & Dance at the University of Memphis, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to Romania where she will teach performance and direct acting students in a series of solo shows for NATO.
Small businesses in Memphis may soon be receiving assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration in the form of Economic Injury Disaster loans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.