The Rapides Parish Police Jury recognized Dr. David Holcombe for his years of service to the citizens of Rapides Parish and the whole State of Louisiana and congratulated him on his retirement.

Louisiana Department of Health Regional Administrator and Medical Director for the Alexandria area Dr. Holcombe was the top public health official in LDH Region VI, which encompasses Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon and Winn Parishes. He oversaw all community health and preparedness programs, as well as environmental and preventative health programs in the region.