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Timothy Spell, second right, father of Pastor Tony Spell, arrives for evening service at the Life Tabernacle Church in Central, La., Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Pastor Spell held services despite being charged with misdemeanors today, for holding services against Gov. John Bel Edwards shelter-in-place order due to the new coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Churchgoers flock to hear Louisiana pastor despite virus ban
April 1, 2020 2:18 a.m.

Churchgoers flock to hear Louisiana pastor despite virus ban

CENTRAL, La. (AP) — Buses and cars filled a Louisiana church parking lot for another service Tuesday evening as worshippers flocked to hear a Louisiana pastor who is facing misdemeanor charges for holding services despite a ban on gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic.