Larry Cox, who led airport through big-growth decades, dies at 76

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 04, 2024 11:03 AM CT | Published: June 03, 2024 7:06 PM CT

Cox was one of only five people who have led the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority since its formation in 1969. At 29 years, his tenure was the longest, by far.

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Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.


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