Outlaw country legend Merle Haggard performs

He turned 21 in prison doing life without parole, no one could steer him right but Mama tried, Mama tried. The legendary outlaw Merle Haggard performs Friday at the Mari Showroom at the Paragon Casino in Marksville.  Tickets are $45 via ticketmaster.com or at the Cypress Gifts inside the casino. Show starts at 9 p.m. While you’re at the gift shop, be sure to pick up tickets for a one-of-a-kind performance by Mr. Tight Jeans himself, Dwight Yoakam. His concert is Aug. 6.