The Jamesport Country Store on Highway 6 burned to the ground overnight. The Jamesport Fire Chief Davie Davis reports the call came in about 1:00 am and they were on the scene until about 6:00 am. Mutual aid was provided by several departments, including Coffey, Gallatin, and the Grundy County Rural Fire Department. The building is a total loss.
The Chief reports the fire did not spread to any adjacent building. The cause of the fire is unknown.