Haleyville

Ireland Freewill Baptist hosting singing

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HALEYVILLE - Ireland Freewill Baptist Church, located at 1508 County Highway 143 off of Cherry Hill Road in Haleyville, will be holding a singing Sunday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m.  The guest singers will be The Followers, from Phil Campbell.  A fellowship meal will be served after the singing.  For more information, call (662) 315-2931.  Everyone is cordially invited to attend.  

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