Rapides Parish Sheriff Mark Wood and Pineville Mayor Joe Bishop joined local business and community leaders at the November meeting of the North Rapides Business and Industry Alliance (NRBIA), hosted by State Representative Mike Johnson at Louisiana Christian University.
During the meeting, Wood provided an overview of the operations of the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, including Patrol, School Resource Officers, Detectives, Corrections, Civil, Tax, Training and the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Unit.
Mayor Bishop also delivered his Mayor’s Report, highlighting recent activities and upcoming events in Pineville.
Bishop discussed the turnout at the city’s recent Fall Fest at Ward 9, which welcomed more than 4,000 children and families. He also shared information about upcoming city events and recognized the patriotic flags displayed along Pineville streets in observance of Veterans Day.
A highlight of the meeting was the recognition of United States Navy veteran Charles Fredrick III as the NRBIA Veteran of the Month.
Wood joined other elected officials in honoring Fredrick for his military service and presented him with a Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office challenge coin as a token of appreciation.
Bishop also presented Fredrick with a City of Pineville Challenge Token in recognition of his service and sacrifice to the country.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and City of Pineville expressed appreciation to State Representative Mike Johnson and the North Rapides Business and Industry Alliance for hosting the meeting and providing an opportunity to recognize a local veteran while sharing updates with community and business leaders.