Fire

Semi Truck Fire temporarily closes US 59 South

On: September 17, 2022

In: News

Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fire on US 59 southbound about a mile before the Harrison County line about 7:15p.m. Saturday. MCSO shut down both directions of traffic so JVFD could work safely. Radio/Dispatch indicated about 7 p.m. an 18-wheeler had pulledContinue Reading

Fire Breaks Out at Fudge Shop, Quickly Contained

By: Marioncoherald

On: October 1, 2020

In: News

Tagged: Fire, Old Store, Walnut Street

A fire broke out Thursday afternoon at the Jefferson Fudge Shop & Old on Walnut Street but was quickly contained with minimal damage. Repairs were being made to the awnings in front of the building when workers noticed smoke from the front facade. It was quickly quenched, but Jefferson FireContinue Reading