Dodson Branch VFD Starting Annual Fundraiser
The Dodson Branch Fire Department is starting its annual door to door fundraiser tomorrow. The door knocking will take place each Saturday in March until the department has visited each residence in Dodson Branch. Volunteer members will follow COVID-19 guidelines while visiting residents. Anyone who is asking for donations will be able to provide paperwork […]
Jackson County EMA Delivering Generators For Medical Needs
Jackson County EMA is delivering generators to residents who need power for medical reasons. Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said these are available to residents on oxygen or other life sustaining medical equipment and devices. Woolbright said generators are still available. Residents in need can call (931) 268-6133 or (931) 268-2556
Dodson Branch Shelter Moved To Center Grove Community Center
A new power outage in the Northern end of Dodson Branch has forced the community’s emergency shelter to be moved. The new location is the Center Grove Community Center at 113 Seven Knobs Road in Gainesboro. Jackson County EMA is asking any residents in need of shelter placement to call (931) 268-6133 or (931) 268-2556. […]
Jackson County Sees Widespread Outages, Treacherous Back Roads.
Jackson County is experiencing countywide outages and treacherous conditions on back roads. Mayor Randy Heady said his biggest concern are the residents without power or back up heat. Heady said he fears the Dodson Branch community could be without power the longest. Heady said UCEMC is reporting 1,300 residents without power in the county. “A […]
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 […]
Jackson County Asking Residents For Parks And Rec Input
Jackson County is asking the community to give its input on what they want to see to improve parks and recreation. Mayor Randy Heady said he put the survey up on his Facebook today and over 90 people responded within two hours. Heady said they’ve even added questions today to get a better snapshot of what […]
