Memphis 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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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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