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Gainesboro Fire Receives $100,000 Grant For New Suits

Gainesboro Fire Department will use a new $100,000 grant to purchase eight sets of turnout gear and eight self-contained breathing packs. Assistant Fire Chief Isaac Davis said the current turnout gear was purchased in 2011 and needs to be replaced. Davis said the new heat-proof suits will offer firefighters increased safety when dealing with structure fires. “It’s very important,” Davis ... Read More »

Jackson County Opens Three Shelters For Residents Without Power

Three shelters are opening in Jackson County for residents without power. These sites include: Jackson County Rescue Squad Building at 703 School Drive Dodson Branch Community Center at 16160 Dodson Branch Highway West End Fire Department at 110 Salt Lick Creek Road EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said outages are countywide, hitting North Jackson County the hardest. Woolbright said that every ... Read More »