HONORED — State Sen. Dewayne Bunch, representing the 9th Sentorial District, was honored for his service in the state Senate during a luncheon Wednesday at Mountainview Inn. A number of his colleagues attended the event. From left are 22nd District State Rep. Eric Watson, Bunch and 56th District State Rep. Beth Harwell. Bunch was also a former 24th District state representative prior to his election to the Senate and held several positions of service including Senate Government Operations, Rules Committee, Judiciary and vicechair on the Senate Commerce, Labor and Agriculture committee. He was also key in ethics reform. Banner photo, GREG KAYLOR