During a thunderstorm earlier this month, lightning struck the transmitter building of Harbert Hills Academy’s radio station, WDNX, in Savannah, TN, resulting in a fire that engulfed the building and destroyed the transmitter and other equipment.
The radio tower itself was not damaged by the fire but the transmission line and antenna are still being evaluated. Damaged materials and equipment must be cleared away, a new building constructed, and new equipment purchased and installed. These efforts will be costly, with early estimates ranging around $250,000.”
WDNX has served as a ministry of Harbert Hills Academy since 1970, broadcasting 24-hour Christian programming across most of West Tennessee, Northeast Mississippi, and Northwest Alabama, a service area that includes large and small populaces and a large stretch of I-40, a highly-traveled East-West expressway. In addition to its outreach through programming, WDNX serves as a vocational training site for Harbert Hills Academy students. The loss of the station is a significant blow.
WDNX posted the following message on its website: “Tragedies bring opportunities to trust the Lord. Harbert Hills Academy staff and students are trusting in God’s promises to meet their needs (Psalms 81:10) and work all things together for good (Romans 8:28).”
Fundraising efforts began the night of the fire. Business owners and the local community of Savannah, with a population of 7,019, have always been supportive of the radio station. So far $31,000 has been raised. Obviously, the station is going to need a lot more help.
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