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FCHS drama students to perform

Krista Craig
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The Fannin County High School (FCHS) Drama department will be performing two productions to kick off the holiday season at the high school’s Performing Arts Center (PAC). “Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells Batman Smells” will be performed Friday, December 3, at 6 p.m. and  Sunday, December 5, at 1 p.
First grader Carter Pickard, middle, and his parents, Dillion and Stephanie Pickard, enjoyed having Thanksgiving lunch together at West Fannin Elementary School Thursday, November 18.

First grader Carter Pickard, middle, and his parents, Dillion and Stephanie Pickard, enjoyed having Thanksgiving lunch together at West Fannin Elementary School Thursday, November 18.

WEST FANNIN HOSTS LUNCH

Krista Craig
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Amy Allen

Amy Allen

Amy Allen named at Copper Basin High

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Kindergarten teacher and Copper Basin High School alumna Amy Allen is Copper Basin Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. “She has earned the respect of students and peers with her energy, attitude and eagerness to help everyone succeed,” Principal Janessa Nipper said of Allen.
Washing sweet potatoes in Fannin County High School’s (FCHS) kitchen for the Good Samaritans of Fannin County Thanksgiving Open Table are, from left, Cassie Corey, Priscilla Cashman and Kathy Beck. The Good Samaritans, with a host of volunteers, held the annual community meal. Thanksgiving Day in the FCHS cafeteria.

Washing sweet potatoes in Fannin County High School’s (FCHS) kitchen for the Good Samaritans of Fannin County Thanksgiving Open Table are, from left, Cassie Corey, Priscilla Cashman and Kathy Beck. The Good Samaritans, with a host of volunteers, held the annual community meal. Thanksgiving Day in the FCHS cafeteria.

THANKSGIVING MEAL SERVED

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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The News Observer

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School board hears fund update, okays window work

Krista Craig
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
The Fannin County School Board was given an update regarding how the school system has spent or will be spending remaining Coronavirus Emergency funds, and they unanimously approved a bid for the window replacement project at West Fannin Elementary School (WFES) as well as two bids to purchase...
The News Observer

The News Observer

Parades highlight weekend

Krista Craig
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend for the 62nd annual Copperhill Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade and for “Christmas in Ducktown.” With this year’s theme being “Centennial Christmas: Serving the Basin for 100 Years,” the Kiwanis parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 4, starting at 2 p.m.