Unemployment nudges down in Memphis, Shelby
On Thursday, Oct. 22, the number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly. (Jeff Chiu/AP file)
The Shelby County unemployment rate is back in single digits for the first time since COVID-19 hit in March, according to the state’s September jobs report.
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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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