Jacksonville State University has suffered serious damage from a violent tornado that ripped through campus earlier tonight.
Here is an update from the schools athletic director:
Thanks for all the calls, texts and emails and we do have extensive damage in Jacksonville. I can confirm we have major roof damage at Pete Mathews Coliseum, but The Pete is not completely destroyed. We have staff on site and will update as soon as possible.
— Greg Seitz (@gseitz) March 20, 2018
What was likely a tornado hit Jacksonville, AL this evening reportedly causing considerable damage on the campus of Jacksonville State University. Keep these folks in your thoughts/prayers. pic.twitter.com/WfEK3aN4KP
— Josh Johns (@JoshJohnsWx) March 20, 2018
The reserve apartments in Jacksonville @spann @CharlesDanielWx #alwx pic.twitter.com/YjzMAG3sdT
— andrew fuller (@andrewfuller90) March 20, 2018
Many people in Kentucky likely recognize Jacksonville State basketball coach Ray Harper, who was previously at Western Kentucky.
Join us in sending prayers and positive thoughts to everyone in that area.
UPDATE:
We are still surveying all of the damage to campus and can confirm major roof damage to Logan Hall and Patterson Hall. Numerous trees and power lines are down. I’m very thankful JSU is on spring break this week and most students are out of town.
— Greg Seitz (@gseitz) March 20, 2018
