Lon Morris College welcomes displaced students

by United Methodist News Service September 5, 2005

Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, Texas, is opening its doors to college students Hurricane Katrina has displaced.

Lon Morris President Dr. Miles McCall said the United Methodist college will offer free tuition, housing and meals to 150 freshman and sophomore students.

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