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Tenn. fire chief recovering in hospital

He underwent surgery on Sunday and has remained in intensive care

By Chris Van Tuyl
The Commercial Appeal

HERNANDO, Tenn. — Hernando Fire Chief Hubert Jones was still listed in serious condition Wednesday night at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis.

Jones, 59, was transported from Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto late Saturday. He underwent surgery on Sunday and has remained in intensive care. Jones said earlier that his bile duct tube had shut down.

“I’m feeling a little bit better,” he said. “It’s improving each day.”

Jones said hospital personnel have “done a pretty good job,” but they’ve made no guarantee on his discharge date.

“I don’t know when I’ll be coming home,” said Jones. “Friday or Saturday, maybe.”

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