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Pictured above is Rev. Allen Ben who is the pastor of the two churches, Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Mamou and New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice. He explained his satisfaction of spreading the word of God to his congregations. (Photo Courtesy of Allen Ben)

First through fourth graders from Christian Heritage Academy model their eclipse viewing in the nature center of the Louisiana State Arboretum. From left to right are: First row- Hudson Fontenot, Joshua Deville, and Adrian Do; Second row- Taylor O’Connor, Kali Stagg, and Brylee Tate; Third row- Jake Ardoin Zachary Dugger, Levi Steckler, and Jackson Reed; Fourth row- Matthew Barron, Cane Chapman, and Colin Pitre. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Executive Director of the Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce and Evangeline Parish Tourism Camille Fontenot (center) was the guest speaker at Tuesday’s meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She is pictured here with Rotary President Wayne Vidrine (left) and Rotarian Peggy Tate (right). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)