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The Early Word: Much love for Fred Smith but not much luck for Feagins

School-board shake-up is delayed, the zoo’s male lion dies and Magnolia & May’s owners are up to monkey business.

'Thank you Fred': FedEx founder Fred Smith meant so much to so many in Memphis and beyond

A memorial "Celebration" was held in Memphis for late FedEx founder Fred Smith on Aug. 11, what would have been his 81st birthday.
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FedEx's Fred Smith had unparalleled impact on Memphis sports ... - MSN

FedEx founder Fred Smith made his fortune and found his fame as a businessman. But, for all the renown he received by revolutionizing the global shipping industry, Smith’s impact on sports in ...
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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 ...
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Four-star recruits Fred Smith Jr., Cello Jackson set to visit Memphis basketball, Penny Hardaway

Fred Smith Jr. and Cello Jackson, two 2026 four-star prospects and TSSAA basketball state champions, will visit Memphis in ...