Organizers term Jacksonville Gospelfest 'tremendous success'

Bill Wilson, The Anniston Star, Ala.
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Jun. 12—The Jacksonville Gospelfest was held last month and was such a success that organizers are moving the event to a larger location for next year.

The event was held on the square in Jacksonville and organizer Lonnie McCarthy said $3,072.91 was raised to benefit Samaritan's Purse, an evangelical Christian organization that provides spiritual and physical aid to people around the world.

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