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Over the last few months, the City of Shreveport and business mogul Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson have been building a partnership to bring his G-Unit filming operations to the city. We now know the deal for his company to take over the old Millennium Studios in downtown Shreveport is locked in, but we're also learning about 50 Cent's bigger picture.

Bossier Parish Public Schools Graduation 2024 Schedule Plain Dealing: Friday, May 10, 6 p.m. @ Plain Dealing High School Parkway: Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. @ Brookshire Grocery Arena Bossier High: Saturday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. @ Brookshire Grocery Arena Benton High: Saturday, May 11, 12 noon @ Brookshire Grocery Arena Haughton High: Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m. @ Brookshire Grocery Arena Airline: Saturday, May 11, 4 p.m. @ Brookshire Grocery Arena Caddo Parish Public Schools Graduation 2024 Schedule North Caddo: Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m. @ Shreveport Convention Southwood: Wednesday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. @ Shreveport Convention Huntington: Wednesday, May 15, 12 noon @ Shreveport Convention Virtual Academy: Wednesday, May 15, 3:30 p.m. @ Shreveport Convention Woodlawn: Thursday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. @ Shreveport Convention Green Oaks: Thursday, May 16, 12 noon @ Shreveport Convention C.E. Byrd: Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. @ Shreveport Convention Booker T. Washington: Friday, May 17, 8:30 a.m. Shreveport Convention Northwood: Friday, May 17, 12 noon @ Shreveport Convention Caddo Magnet: Friday, May 17, 3:30 p.m. @ Shreveport Convention Captain Shreve: Friday, May 17, 7 p.m. @ Shreveport Convention No tickets are required for entry and parking is free in the Convention Center Garage.

The long-awaited construction of the new Jimmie Davis Bridge will soon begin in South Bossier City.

With the anticipation of 50 Cent’s G-Unit Studios moving into downtown Shreveport and the talk surrounding the change in nightlife as the city evolves, many believe this is the rebirth of Hollywood south.

Missed me? Lately, my thoughts have been run amuck with all things sports and some things (gasp!) other than sports. For instance...

“As Mayor of Shreveport, I am profoundly grateful to the citizens of our great city for their overwhelming support in the recent three-proposition bond election. The passage of these propositions marks a significant milestone in our journey towards a brighter, more prosperous future for Shreveport and its residents. We are one city, with one vision.

The City of Shreveport is planning to lease a largely vacant event and indoor sports space to its newest celebrity, rap icon and media mogul Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson.

Red River Revel, Inc. is proud to announce that the award-winning Shreveport Farmers’ Market opens Saturday, June 1st for the 38th consecutive summer season. The Shreveport Farmers’ Market serves our community by providing bountiful weekly markets every Saturday starting June 1st through August 24th and will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Festival Plaza, located at 101 Crockett Street in downtown Shreveport. The market is free to attend.