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New Liza’s Library at St. Mary’s honors late teacher’s love for reading By Laura Testino

'We will keep flying, Fred’: Mourners honor FedEx founder By Sophia Surrett

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

Fans young and old, from near and far close out Elvis Week 2025 By Jody Callahan

New series combines conversations and concerts By Elle Perry

Roar of a FedEx jet bearing Fred Smith's initials breaks moment of silence at FESJC By Parth Upadhyaya

Man who helped save Overton Park Shell dies By Jody Callahan

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