The downtown lot owned by Curtis “50 Cents” Jackson on Travis bounded by Spring and Commerce has been the location of unruly crowds, open drinking, and violence.
Jackson has pulled a permit to install a temporary fence around his lot which is/has been a parking lot. The permit is for $32,000 and Robert Bass Construction Company of Waskom is the contractor.
What 50 Cents" final plans for this location are unknown. Mayor Arceneaux has stated that there are no firm plans for a Humor and Harmony Festival next year. Additionally, it is not known what plans, if any, Jackson has made for renovation of the numerous buildings and the dirt lot he has purchased in the downtown area.
John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.
He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.
John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.
John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.
He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.