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February 6, 2008

Photos of Union University Wreckage Now Online

Tennessee school closed until February 13 to assess damage.

David Neff

Both the Jackson Sun and Baptist Press have updated their stories and posted photos of the wreckage and rescue operations at Union University following last night's tornado damage.

A tornado struck the Tennessee campus last evening about seven o'clock, trapping 12 students (according to Baptist Press, or 13 according to the Jackson Sun) in dorms that collapsed. All have now been freed from the debris.

Union's website is still down this morning, and classes have been cancelled until February 13 to allow the administration to assess damage and lay plans for the future.

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Friends, Faculty, and Students at Union,
We're praying for you all, giving thanks to the Lord for sparing lives and for comfort to those who were injured.
May the Lord be your Strength during these coming days in a special way. We'll keep praying for you all.
Ken Fairweather
Assistant Professor of Marketing
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Posted By: Dr.Ken Fairweather | February 6, 2008 9:42 AM

I and my collegege are grieving over this. We are praying for yall.

Brady Dancer
University of Tennessee,Knoxville

Posted By: Brady Dancer | February 6, 2008 12:11 PM

I praise God for His mercy in this tradegy, for sparing so many lives. His presence was with you, and He will shelter you in His love. I was also moved by the testimonies aired on National TV stations, thanks to those who spoke with boldness crediting our Rock, our Shelter and the Lover of the souls of all men. Matt 21:44

Posted By: Theda Cotton | February 7, 2008 5:20 PM