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Thereâs been a lot of good news in the Red River Valley lately. Some of the best, particularly for our local economy, is the success of the 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-out last weekend. More than 1,500 archers were registered for the event, which was a welcome return given its cancellation last year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The tourism event surely provided a much needed boost to our local hotels and motels, which continue to struggle as travel has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels.
Speaking of tournaments, thumbs up to Mick Horton for his prize-winning catch of the day in Brannanâs Bass Shop Fishing Tournament. It was a beautiful day of fishing after a night of storms, and Hortonâs catch looked awful good in the winnerâs circle.
Boxers don’t win matches when they’ve got their opponent on the ropes. We might have Covid-19 on the ropes, but now is not the time to walk away from the
The Paris-Lamar County Health District is gearing up for its final mass Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the Love Civic Center this week. The move comes after pausing last week because of a previously planned event at the center.
âWe have approximately 1,500 (people) needing their second dose this week. We currently have approximately 800 who have signed up through the call center wanting their first dose. Unfortunately, we are having a tough time getting those 800 to confirm that they still want the vaccine,â health district director Gina Prestridge said. âThis will be our last clinic at the Love Civic Center due to the decrease in demand at this point. We will still be giving shots, firsts and seconds, but on a smaller scale at a different location.â
For the first time in months, there will be no shipment from the state of any Covid-19 vaccine first doses to Lamar County.
The pause is temporary and just for this week as the Easton Southwest Shootout comes to Paris again, Paris-Lamar County Health District director Gina Prestridge confirmed. The shootout is hosted at the Love Civic Center, the site of Parisâs weekly vaccination hubs.
Moderna second doses that were scheduled for Friday will instead be given April 30, well within Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for second dosing, the City of Paris and the Paris-Lamar County Health District announced on Facebook. Scheduling for the April 30 clinic will begin Monday.