G-UNITS GALORE MAY BE DOING BUSINESS IN SHREVEPORT

Unless a reader has been camping out in a darkness retreat with Aaron Rogers, the mere mention of G-Unit immediately suggests Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. For old-time hip-hop fans, G-Unit (short for Guerrilla-Unit) was a hip hop group formed by east coast rappers 50 Cent, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks.

CORRECTION/CLARIFICATION OF MOORINGSPORT MAYOR SUIT AGAINST SHREVEPORT

 The special use permit that is challenged is for the Shreveport data center in west Shreveport—NOT the one in north Caddo near Mooringsport.Two of the plaintiffs live near the data center location in west Shreveport.

MOORINGSPORT MAYOR/CITIZENS FILE SUIT AGAINST CITY OF SHREVEPORT OVER DATA CENTER

Mooringsport mayor Tyler Bridges and two other Mooringsport residents have filed suit against the City of Shreveport.

WILL CADDO COMMISSION APPOINT A WELL QUALIFIED FEMALE OR A MINIMALLY QUALIFIED MALE AS CONSTABLE

The Ward 8 constable has retired. The Caddo Commission must appoint an interim constable at its meeting tomorrow, Thursday. As of this writing (9:30 am. Wed.)  two people have submitted resumes for this position. The deadline for submitting resumes to the commission clerk is 5 p.m. today (Wed.

A PRAYER ANSWERED— KHARMEN DAVIS TO CHALLENGE SHREVEPORT CITY JUDGE SIMS IN FALL ELECTION

It's time, no long past time, for Shreveport city judge Sheva Sims to hang up her black robe, exit the Shreveport City Court building, and go to the house.

WILL PROPOSED G-DOME CANNIBALIZE EXISTING MUNICIPALLY OWNED FACILITIES

Currently road shows and traveling productions can be attended at Brookshire’s Grocery Arena, Municipal Auditorium, The Strand, Hirsch Coliseum, and Riverview Theatre. Large scale events are often scheduled for the Shreveport Convention Center. These facilities are publicly owned.

FOURTH TAKE: STAGE WORKS REQUIREMENTS FOR LED FUNDING

The Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Louisiana Economic Development and G-Unit Film & Television for funding up to $50 million has requirements for Stageworks, which is leased to G-Unit. Here is a summary: 1.

HAKIM FAMILY, OWNER OF MANY DOWNTOWN EMPTY BUILDINGS, BUYS MAJOR NOLA BUILDING

 The Hakim Family of Monroe has recently purchased one of New Orlean’s most prominent office towers. The deal to buy the 32-story 400 Poydras Tower closed last week.The family also owns Orleans Tower, formerly known as Amoco Tower, and the DXC building  on Poydras.

THIRD TAKE: MILLENNIUM STUDIOS REQUIREMENTS FOR LED FUNDING

The Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Louisiana Economic Development and G-Unit Film & Television for funding up to $50 million has requirements for Millennium Studios, now G-Unit Studios. Here is a summary: 1.

SHREVEPORT COUNCILMAN JACKSON MISSES MANY MEETING

It's no secret that Shreveport City Councilman Alan Jackson lives in Austin Texas. He has been employed at Huston-Tillotson University since he resigned under pressure from Grambling University for failing to properly take PTO to attend Shreveport City Council meetings.