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Memphis test fraud ringleader sentenced in court today

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

U.S. District Court Judge John Fowlkes sentenced longtime Memphis educator Clarence Mumford, Sr., to seven years in prison in a multi-state test-taking fraud.

The 59-year-old Mumford was the ring leader who plead guilty to leading a 15-year scheme that helped teachers cheat on qualification exams.

In February, he

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Mayor Greg Davis timeline

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (FOX13) -

MAY 2013

May 13, 2013: Davis trial testimony centers around how much mayor owes:
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/22238834/davis-trial-testimony-centers-around-how-much-mayor-owes

APRIL 2013

April 10, 2013: Judge denies Davis motion for summary judgment:
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/21935478/davis-in-court-tr

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New date low records at Nashville, Jackson

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -

You're correct. It was a mite chilly when you stepped outside.

Nashville and Jackson set records for the coldest temperatures for May 13 and several other spots were close behind.

The National Weather Service Office in Nashville said the temperature dipped to 39 degrees at dawn, breaking the 1997 record of 41

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Assistant coach Hecker no longer with Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies' Lionel Hollins smiles as the crowed celebrates the final few seconds of Game 3 Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, May 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -

Grizzlies assistant Barry Hecker has left the team during the Western Conference

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Allen, Conley, Gasol named to NBA All-Defensive teams

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen was named to the 2012-13 NBA All-Defensive First Team, while Grizzlies guard Mike Conley and Grizzlies center Marc Gasol were selected to the All-Defensive Second Team, the NBA announced Monday.

Allen headlines the First Team with 53 points from the voting panel, leading all NBA players,

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