Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 21, 2023 Based on the ATF investigation Whitney Fire Chief David Gilmore witnessed, the fire department concluded that the fire at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church originated in the flower bed indicated above. More than one year ago, Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church burned down Sunday, May 15, 2022 in a … Continue reading Whitney fire chief releases findings in historic church fire investigation
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Historic church picking up the pieces after fire
Editor: Shannon Cottongame Photo by: April Sanders May 26, 2022 Pastor Shane Metcalf delivered the message to members of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church and guests during an outdoor service held on the church grounds Sunday, May 22. A week earlier, the historic church was destroyed in a fire that authorities are calling suspicious. Pastor … Continue reading Historic church picking up the pieces after fire
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