— Memphis Mayor Paul Young touted the economic potential of the city in his annual State of the City address, promising to turnaround chronic population decline with a continued focus on public safety and business investment.
— The Shelby County District Attorney’s office released its annual report on prosecutions. Major violent crimes, including murder, rape and aggravated assault, were down 27% countywide last year compared to 2024.
— The home furnishing store IKEA in Cordova, currently the only Tennessee location, will close May 3.
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