Over a year after the elementary school horror that took place at Sandy Hook in Connecticut, Fannin County schools are still taking steps to improve security at its schools.
Read More »Emily McClure Wins BRES Spelling Bee
You could hear a pin drop in the data room at Blue Ridge Elementary school on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 as students anxiously awaited the school wide spelling bee.
Read More »Jules Nicholson Wins WFES Spelling Bee
Proud parents and faculty were present at the West Fannin Elementary school spelling bee on Tuesday, January 14, 2014.
Read More »BOE Chair Changes
The Fannin County Board of Education kicked off 2014 with some good news for those interested in the county’s education goals and progress.
Read More »Fannin Library Holds Fundraiser
What is your favorite children’s book character? How about Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog or a llama? The Fannin County library’s Books Make Cents campaign could make that possible for the children’s book fan in your life.
Read More »Water Shortage Causes Closings
FYN received a report early this morning that the water shortage in Blue Ridge and McCaysville has created some problems when it comes to the county being able to have a functional school day.
Read More »Update on “Running” Mom
FYN has received an update regarding the previous report regarding Jennifer Palmer and her boyfriend, Daniel Peak.
Read More »Residental Fire on Ada Street
FYN received a call that there was a residential fire located just off of Ada Street.
Read More »Mom of Dead Child and Boyfriend: On the Run
FYN has learned that the Mother of the child that died while in foster care and her boyfriend, Daniel Peak, are fleeing from Polk County law enforcement.
Read More »Community Outpours Support of Mother
Living in a small town has its perks, one of which is the way that citizens come together during a time of need. Fannin and Polk counties did just that for Jennifer Palmer, mother of two year old Saharah Weatherspoon, that died while in foster care.
Read More »Fannin Library Offers Technology Classes
Did you get a new electronic device over the holiday season and have no clue how to use it to the fullest extent of its capabilities? The Fannin County Library is offering free, one on one help!
Read More »Court Cancelled for Mother of Child that Died in Foster Care
As FYN has previously reported, Jennifer Palmer, mother of the two year old that was sustained fatal injuries while in Foster Care in a home in Ringold, GA was scheduled to go to court this morning for a hearing to determine if she can regain custody of her two other children.
Read More »Funeral Arrangements for Toddler that Died in Foster Care
Below are the funeral arrangements for two year old Saharah Weatherspoon, the two year old child from Fannin County that was suffered fatal injuries while in a Foster Care home located in Ringold, GA.
Read More »Too Little, Too Late for Saharra
After too little, too late was done for Saharra, FYN has spoken with her mother, Jennifer Palmer, as well as several other family members regarding the status of the investigation of the circumstances surrounding her death.
Read More »Child Dies While in Foster Care
It is with great regret that FYN reports the following information.
Read More »Update on Saharra
FYN has learned of an update on the story regarding the two year old girl that is at Erlanger Hospital fighting for her life after receiving injuries while in a foster care home.
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