A temporary fence has been placed on the borders of the city block owned by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in downtown Shreveport.
Each panel is adorned with a sign promoting Jackson and/or the alcoholic beverage brands that he owns/promotes.
The signs appear to violate the provisions of the Shreveport Unified Development Code (UDC). Additionally, they may violate state restrictions on alcohol advertising.
If nothing else, the signs are unsightly. Hopefully they are not representative of Jackson’s future development plans for 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.