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Williams Discusses Candidacy for Memphis Job

By Eileen Buckley

Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Schools Superintendent James Williams held a news conference Thursday afternoon to talk about becoming a finalist for a job in the Memphis City School District.

After refusing to answer questions on Wednesday night, he decided it was time to discuss the matter with reporters.

Williams is one is one of five finalists for the superintendent's job in Memphis. Williams insists he was approached about the job and never applied.

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