Fire Truck Stranded During Flooding, Home Destroyed
Flash flooding impacted firefighters working to put out a house fire in Jackson County Wednesday night. Emergency Management officials report that one fire truck became stuck and about 10 firefighters nearly trapped on the other side of a rising creek. The blaze started after lightning apparently struck the home on Gladdice Highway. EMA Public Information […]
Gainesboro Elementary Flooded, Schools Closed Thursday
Jackson County Schools will be closed Thursday after flood waters entered Gainesboro Elementary Wednesday night. Jackson County EMA reports that the school experienced “significant” flooding from heavy rains. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said water entered the building quickly, but the administration and staff have addressed immediate issues in hallways and a few classrooms. “We […]
