Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson announces new growth and development leader for G-Unit Studios in Shreveport. Louisiana is in the spotlight again this week. Read more about the Thibodaux family, who competed on this week’s Family Feud. Check out which popular franchises are offering discounted sweet treats ahead of Memorial Day. See which locations in Louisiana rank in the top four best places to live, according to a U.S. News and World Report report.
Louisiana in the movies
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has been named growth and development leader for Shreveport’s G-Unit studios.
Shreveport’s G-Unit expansion is expected to be a milestone for the area: 50 Cent has signed a deal with the City of Shreveport to lease the city-owned production studio at 300 Douglas Street for 30 years for $2,400 per year. The revitalization of Millennium Studios is expected to have a knock-on effect on job creation, attract talent to the area and contribute to Shreveport’s overall economic recovery.
Read more about Shreveport G-Unit StudiosCurtis “50 Cent” Jackson Announces New Growth and Development Head for G-Unit Studios
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The Thibodeau family got a spot on “Family Feud” thanks to their camp tradition. They first had to submit an audition tape, and it took the family three tries, but their persistence paid off. The family competed on Wednesday, May 22, and will return for another episode in September.
Watch their audition tapesThe Thibodeau family joins Family Feud
Life in the Deep South
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Rooted in both French and Spanish traditions, beautiful bayous and swamps, festivals, hot summers and a culinary scene are all elements of Louisiana’s culture. From the French Quarter to the State Capitol, read on to find out more about the best places to live in Louisiana according to U.S. News and World Report.
4 Best Places to Live in LouisianaNew report ranks Lafayette No. 1
Memorial Day Sweet Treats
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In celebration of Memorial Day, Krispy Kreme is offering donuts at discounted prices. Travelers heading out on holiday over Memorial Day weekend should: Krispy Kreme deals.
Starting Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27, the doughnut giant will offer a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $3.84 with the purchase of a dozen at the regular price, the company announced in a news release Tuesday.
How to get great dealsKrispy Kreme is offering discounted doughnuts in celebration of Memorial Day