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Calkins: On Fred Smith’s 81st birthday, the city he loved said goodbye

Memphis threw a celebration at FedExForum that was worthy of Fred Smith’s life.  Of course, Smith himself might not have ...

How Tom Hanks and Morgan Freeman honored FedEx founder Fred Smith during Memphis event

Two Hollywood stars also paid tribute to Smith via recorded segments: Tom Hanks and Morgan Freeman. Each of the Academy Award-winning actors narrated a pair of video segments that paid homage to Smith ...
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US Sen. Marsha Blackburn hosts private roundtable on Memphis after-school programs

Her message to Memphians is: she still fights for the little guy. But in a big blue city, and with Sen. Blackburn’s devotion ...
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Calkins: Why Fred Smith saved the Memphis golf tournament. (Hint: It wasn’t about the golf.)

Geoff Calkins says, “This will be the first FedEx St. Jude Championship since the death of Fred Smith. Why did Smith embrace ...

FedEx plans to honor late founder Fred Smith with annual day of service

FedEx Corp. plans to pay tribute to its late founder, Fred Smith, every year on his birthday. Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO of FedEx Corp., said Aug. 11 will become a day a service for the ...
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Rep. Cohen interview on 92.9: Losing Grizz would destroy (Memphis') soul

Two people were injured in a suspected DUI crash in Grant County early Monday morning. According to Washington State Patrol ...
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Roar of a FedEx jet bearing Fred Smith’s initials breaks moment of silence at FESJC

The moment of silence that preceded the flyover was in honor of FedEx founder and former CEO Fred Smith, who died June 21 at ...

Epic FedEx St. Jude Championship finish makes for a fitting ending to a poignant week in Memphis

The FedEx St. Jude Championship never disappoints. Another epic climax proves again that the Memphis event is alive and well.