Chances are that when Bogalusa folks hear the word “watermelon,” one of the first names that comes to mind is John Gallaspy. And for good reason, as Gallaspy always brings a tasty crop of the parish’s signature crop to market each summer.

On Tuesday, Gallaspy continued a tradition that he has been doing for 50 straight years, as he attended a Bogalusa Rotary Club meeting to discuss his watermelon harvest and serve the tasty treats to club members.

He also had a special helping hand this year, as his granddaughter Molly assisted him.

For more photos from this event, see the weekend edition, July 13-14, 2019, of The Daily News.