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KINGSPORT – Dobyns-Bennett High School has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best High Schools in the United States and has made the 2015 Americas Most Challenging High Schools list published by The Washington Post.
The new Best High Schools rankings, which are available online here, are produced in conjunction with RTI International, a global nonprofit social science research firm.
U.S. News has published detailed information on more than 21,150 public high schools, including school-specific data on enrollment, student ethnicity, location, school type and results of state assessments, as well as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests. Using some of these data and a comprehensive methodology, schools were given a College Readiness Index score, with the top-scoring 6,500-plus schools receiving a gold, silver or bronze medal – and in the case of gold and silver schools, a national numerical ranking.
Dobyns-Bennett High School is ranked in the top five (5) percent of all high schools nationally at #1,336. This year D-B has placed at the highest state ranking in school history at #7 overall and #3 for non-magnet.
We are extremely proud that Dobyns-Bennett has once again been recognized as one of Americas best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, said Dr. Lyle Ailshie, Kingsport City Schools Superintendent.
Approximately 650 Advanced Placement tests were administered to D-B students in 2014. The number of seniors graduating from D-B in 2014 was 431.
76 percent of Dobyns-Bennett High School students who completed an AP test scored at least a three (3) or above. An AP exam score ranging from a three (3) to a five (5) qualifies students for college credit in the subject area.
This recognition is a celebration of a culture of high expectations, a belief that all students can learn and succeed and a commitment from everyone to always go the extra mile, said Dr. Chris Hampton, Dobyns-Bennett High School Principal.‚ This is a collective recognition, as it takes every single one of our faculty and staff and dedication they put forth every day to provide our students with one of the best educational opportunities in the world.
The Most Challenging High Schools list can be found here and is based upon the index score of the number of college-level tests given at a school in the previous calendar year divided by the number of graduates that year. Also noted are the percentage of students who come from families that qualify for lunch subsidies and the percentage of graduates who passed at least one college-level test during their high school career, called equity and excellence.
D-B was ranked #1,873 among 2,349 high schools Challenge Index scores listed.
Kingsport‚ City Schools (KCS) is a public school district located in‚ Kingsport, Tenn., serving students in Sullivan and Hawkins county. The district is comprised of 13 schools, including a Pre-K, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and a non-traditional school; with total enrollment over 7,000 students. The vision of Kingsport City Schools is to be,‚ Student Focused -¦ World Class.
For more information on‚ KCS, visit‚ k12k.com, listen live on‚ WCSK 90.3 FM,‚ The Voice of KCS, read our blog, We Are KCS, watch‚ KCS Today on Charter‚ Channel 16 or call‚ (423) 378.2100.‚ Were social too; follow us on Facebook (Kingsport City Schools), Twitter (@KCS_District) and check out our YouTube Channel (KPTSchools).
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KINGSPORT – The Kingsport Public Library has a new catalog, which will require a PIN number for one to access a library account. One would still enter the barcode on the back of their library card as user, but the PIN is your last name. PINs can be changed once logged into the account.
The new catalog has more “amazon -like” features which should make finding items easier for your. There’s also more information about each item, including reveiws, and one may text the item information to your phone.
KINGSPORT – From May 18 through 31, 2015, the Kingsport Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Governors Highway Safety Office to step up seatbelt enforcement.‚ This campaign encompasses the Memorial Day holiday, which is traditionally one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Every day, unbuckled motorists are losing their lives in motor vehicle crashes.‚ As we approach Memorial Day weekend and the summer vacation season, we want to make sure people are doing the one thing that can save them in a crash‚¬â€buckling up.
Tennessee reached its highest seatbelt usage percentage last year at 87.71%. ‚ However, Tennessee is still considered a low use state on a national level. ‚ According to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, over half of Tennessees traffic fatalities in 2014 were not restrained at the time of the crash.
Each year, the University of Tennessee Center for Transportation Research performs an observational seatbelt survey. ‚ The results of this survey indicate that male pickup truck occupants have the lowest rate of seatbelt use statewide. ‚ This statistic holds true for both rural and urban areas.
Last month, Governor Haslam signed a bill that will increase Tennessees seatbelt fine beginning in January 2016. ‚ The fine is more than doubling, said Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott. ‚ The statistics speak for themselves‚¬â€when we have more people buckling up, we have more people walking away from crashes. ‚ Start making the smart decision now before it costs you.
Our law enforcement partners receive funding each year specifically to take part in this campaign, said Governors Highway Safety Office Director Kendell Poole. ‚ They will be looking for seatbelt violators, and they will ticket you. ‚ If you think not wearing your seatbelt doesnt impact anyone but you, you are wrong. ‚ Every citizen is impacted by medical and emergency expenses, lost productivity, increased insurance premiums, and property loss. ‚ This doesnt even begin to scratch the surface of the pain and suffering of your friends, family, and the law enforcement and emergency personnel working the crash.
Wearing a seatbelt can easily make the difference in a motorist being seriously injured or killed in a crash versus literally walking away from the crash with minor injuries or completely unscathed.‚ The Kingsport Police Department encourages ALL occupants of ALL motor vehicles to wear their seatbelt ALL of the time.‚ It is the law, but more importantly, it might just save a life.
For more information on seat belt safety, visit www.TNTrafficSafety.org
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Make Seatbelt Enforcement a Priority During National “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization | ||
| DATE: | May 15, 2015 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| From May 18 through 31, 2015, the Kingsport Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office to step up seatbelt enforcement. This campaign encompasses the Memorial Day holiday, which is traditionally one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Every day, unbuckled motorists are losing their lives in motor vehicle crashes. As we approach Memorial Day weekend and the summer vacation season, we want to make sure people are doing the one thing that can save them in a crash—buckling up. Tennessee reached its highest seatbelt usage percentage last year at 87.71%. However, Tennessee is still considered a “low use” state on a national level. According to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, over half of Tennessee’s traffic fatalities in 2014 were not restrained at the time of the crash. Each year, the University of Tennessee Center for Transportation Research performs an observational seatbelt survey. The results of this survey indicate that male pickup truck occupants have the lowest rate of seatbelt use statewide. This statistic holds true for both rural and urban areas. Last month, Governor Haslam signed a bill that will increase Tennessee’s seatbelt fine beginning in January 2016. “The fine is more than doubling,” said Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott. “The statistics speak for themselves—when we have more people buckling up, we have more people walking away from crashes. Start making the smart decision now before it costs you.” “Our law enforcement partners receive funding each year specifically to take part in this campaign,” said Governor’s Highway Safety Office Director Kendell Poole. “They will be looking for seatbelt violators, and they will ticket you. If you think not wearing your seatbelt doesn’t impact anyone but you, you are wrong. Every citizen is impacted by medical and emergency expenses, lost productivity, increased insurance premiums, and property loss. This doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the pain and suffering of your friends, family, and the law enforcement and emergency personnel working the crash.” Wearing a seatbelt can easily make the difference in a motorist being seriously injured or killed in a crash versus literally walking away from the crash with minor injuries or completely unscathed. The Kingsport Police Department encourages ALL occupants of ALL motor vehicles to wear their seatbelt ALL of the time. It is the law, but more importantly, it might just save a life. For more information on seat belt safety, visit www.TNTrafficSafety.org. |
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Make Seatbelt Enforcement a Priority During National “Click It or Ticket” Mobilization | ||
| DATE: | May 15, 2015 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| From May 18 through 31, 2015, the Kingsport Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office to step up seatbelt enforcement. This campaign encompasses the Memorial Day holiday, which is traditionally one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Every day, unbuckled motorists are losing their lives in motor vehicle crashes. As we approach Memorial Day weekend and the summer vacation season, we want to make sure people are doing the one thing that can save them in a crash—buckling up. Tennessee reached its highest seatbelt usage percentage last year at 87.71%. However, Tennessee is still considered a “low use” state on a national level. According to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, over half of Tennessee’s traffic fatalities in 2014 were not restrained at the time of the crash. Each year, the University of Tennessee Center for Transportation Research performs an observational seatbelt survey. The results of this survey indicate that male pickup truck occupants have the lowest rate of seatbelt use statewide. This statistic holds true for both rural and urban areas. Last month, Governor Haslam signed a bill that will increase Tennessee’s seatbelt fine beginning in January 2016. “The fine is more than doubling,” said Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott. “The statistics speak for themselves—when we have more people buckling up, we have more people walking away from crashes. Start making the smart decision now before it costs you.” “Our law enforcement partners receive funding each year specifically to take part in this campaign,” said Governor’s Highway Safety Office Director Kendell Poole. “They will be looking for seatbelt violators, and they will ticket you. If you think not wearing your seatbelt doesn’t impact anyone but you, you are wrong. Every citizen is impacted by medical and emergency expenses, lost productivity, increased insurance premiums, and property loss. This doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the pain and suffering of your friends, family, and the law enforcement and emergency personnel working the crash.” Wearing a seatbelt can easily make the difference in a motorist being seriously injured or killed in a crash versus literally walking away from the crash with minor injuries or completely unscathed. The Kingsport Police Department encourages ALL occupants of ALL motor vehicles to wear their seatbelt ALL of the time. It is the law, but more importantly, it might just save a life. For more information on seat belt safety, visit www.TNTrafficSafety.org. |
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Four Suspects Indicted in 2013 Drug-Related Robbery Conspiracy | ||
| DATE: | May 14, 2015 | ||
| CASE #: | 13-007773 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| Exactly two years to the day after a 2013 shooting incident at a Kingsport apartment complex, the final suspect is in custody in a drug-related robbery conspiracy. On May 14, 2013 at approximately 10:30 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a report of shots fired at Allen Creek Apartments #107, located at 415 Allen Drive in Kingsport. Responding officers soon encountered Damien M. Buxton and the apartment resident, Tiffani S. Conn.
Mr. Buxton had sustained multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds and was transported to Holston Valley Hospital by Sullivan County E.M.S. for treatment. Officers soon learned that another individual, Patrick A. Beatty, had already arrived at Holston Valley Hospital seeking treatment for an unexplained life-threatening gunshot wound. Both of these individuals have since recovered from their injuries. An investigation at the scene by the Kingsport Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and Vice Unit revealed that Ms. Conn was in possession of a large quantity of crack cocaine and a significant amount of cash that was believed to be proceeds from illegal narcotics sales. Ms. Conn was subsequently arrested for Possession of over 26 grams of Cocaine for resale. As her arrest was two years ago, her charges have already been adjudicated. Mr. Buxton initially identified himself to investigators using a false name. Further inquiry revealed that he was a sex offender who was also wanted on an outstanding warrant. Following treatment, Mr. Buxton was arrested for Identity Theft, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, and being a Fugitive from Justice. He was also later prosecuted at the Federal level on drug charges directly related to this incident. As his arrest was two years ago, his federal charges have already been adjudicated; however, his state charges are still pending. A thorough investigation was launched by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division into the circumstances surrounding this incident. Detectives determined that on the night in question, Mr. Beatty and three accomplices, later identified as Demetrius L. Bradley, Michael R. Willis, and Keith D. Henderson, had traveled to Allen Creek Apartments for the express purpose of robbing Mr. Buxton of crack cocaine and money. During the ensuing altercation, both Mr. Buxton and Mr. Beatty were shot. A Sullivan County Grand Jury recently returned indictments on the four individuals involved in this conspiracy on the following charges: 1) Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder 2) Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon 3) Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery 4) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over 26 Grams of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery 5) Aggravated Burglary 6) Attempt to Commit Aggravated Burglary On May 7, 2015, bench warrants were issued for their arrest. Mr. Bradley, Mr. Willis, and Mr. Beatty have since been taken into custody, with each currently being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond. Mr. Henderson is already incarcerated within the Tennessee Department of Corrections on unrelated charges and will be served with his warrant while in their custody. |
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| SUSPECT #1 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Demetrius L. Bradley (a.k.a. Day-Day) |
| Age | Date of Birth 1/20/1992
23 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/Black |
| Residency | 2651 Timbers Edge Trace, Apartment #2
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder
2) Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon 3) Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery 4) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over 26 Grams of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery 5) Aggravated Burglary 6) Attempt to Commit Aggravated Burglary |
| SUSPECT #2 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Michael R. Willis |
| Age | Date of Birth 5/7/1990
25 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/Black |
| Residency | 337 Mullins Street
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder
2) Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon 3) Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery 4) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over 26 Grams of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery 5) Aggravated Burglary 6) Attempt to Commit Aggravated Burglary |
| SUSPECT #3 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Patrick A. Beatty (a.k.a. Rosebud) |
| Age | Date of Birth 9/18/1987
27 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/Black |
| Residency | 3800 Eastline Drive, Apartment #7
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder
2) Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon 3) Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery 4) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over 26 Grams of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery 5) Aggravated Burglary 6) Attempt to Commit Aggravated Burglary |
| SUSPECT #4 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Keith D. Henderson (a.k.a. Piff) |
| Age | Date of Birth 10/1/1989
25 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/Black |
| Residency | Tennessee Department of Corrections |
| Charge(s) | 1) Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder
2) Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon 3) Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery 4) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over 26 Grams of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery 5) Aggravated Burglary 6) Attempt to Commit Aggravated Burglary |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Four Suspects Indicted in 2013 Drug-Related Robbery Conspiracy | ||
| DATE: | May 14, 2015 | ||
| CASE #: | 13-007773 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
| Exactly two years to the day after a 2013 shooting incident at a Kingsport apartment complex, the final suspect is in custody in a drug-related robbery conspiracy. On May 14, 2013 at approximately 10:30 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a report of shots fired at Allen Creek Apartments #107, located at 415 Allen Drive in Kingsport. Responding officers soon encountered Damien M. Buxton and the apartment resident, Tiffani S. Conn.
Mr. Buxton had sustained multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds and was transported to Holston Valley Hospital by Sullivan County E.M.S. for treatment. Officers soon learned that another individual, Patrick A. Beatty, had already arrived at Holston Valley Hospital seeking treatment for an unexplained life-threatening gunshot wound. Both of these individuals have since recovered from their injuries. An investigation at the scene by the Kingsport Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and Vice Unit revealed that Ms. Conn was in possession of a large quantity of crack cocaine and a significant amount of cash that was believed to be proceeds from illegal narcotics sales. Ms. Conn was subsequently arrested for Possession of over 26 grams of Cocaine for resale. As her arrest was two years ago, her charges have already been adjudicated. Mr. Buxton initially identified himself to investigators using a false name. Further inquiry revealed that he was a sex offender who was also wanted on an outstanding warrant. Following treatment, Mr. Buxton was arrested for Identity Theft, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, and being a Fugitive from Justice. He was also later prosecuted at the Federal level on drug charges directly related to this incident. As his arrest was two years ago, his federal charges have already been adjudicated; however, his state charges are still pending. A thorough investigation was launched by the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division into the circumstances surrounding this incident. Detectives determined that on the night in question, Mr. Beatty and three accomplices, later identified as Demetrius L. Bradley, Michael R. Willis, and Keith D. Henderson, had traveled to Allen Creek Apartments for the express purpose of robbing Mr. Buxton of crack cocaine and money. During the ensuing altercation, both Mr. Buxton and Mr. Beatty were shot. A Sullivan County Grand Jury recently returned indictments on the four individuals involved in this conspiracy on the following charges: 1) Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder 2) Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon 3) Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery 4) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over 26 Grams of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery 5) Aggravated Burglary 6) Attempt to Commit Aggravated Burglary On May 7, 2015, bench warrants were issued for their arrest. Mr. Bradley, Mr. Willis, and Mr. Beatty have since been taken into custody, with each currently being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond. Mr. Henderson is already incarcerated within the Tennessee Department of Corrections on unrelated charges and will be served with his warrant while in their custody. |
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| SUSPECT #1 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Demetrius L. Bradley (a.k.a. Day-Day) |
| Age | Date of Birth 1/20/1992
23 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/Black |
| Residency | 2651 Timbers Edge Trace, Apartment #2
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder
2) Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon 3) Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery 4) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over 26 Grams of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery 5) Aggravated Burglary 6) Attempt to Commit Aggravated Burglary |
| SUSPECT #2 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Michael R. Willis |
| Age | Date of Birth 5/7/1990
25 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/Black |
| Residency | 337 Mullins Street
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder
2) Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon 3) Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery 4) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over 26 Grams of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery 5) Aggravated Burglary 6) Attempt to Commit Aggravated Burglary |
| SUSPECT #3 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Patrick A. Beatty (a.k.a. Rosebud) |
| Age | Date of Birth 9/18/1987
27 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/Black |
| Residency | 3800 Eastline Drive, Apartment #7
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder
2) Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon 3) Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery 4) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over 26 Grams of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery 5) Aggravated Burglary 6) Attempt to Commit Aggravated Burglary |
| SUSPECT #4 INFORMATION | |
| Name | Keith D. Henderson (a.k.a. Piff) |
| Age | Date of Birth 10/1/1989
25 Years of Age |
| Gender/Race | Male/Black |
| Residency | Tennessee Department of Corrections |
| Charge(s) | 1) Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder
2) Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon 3) Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery 4) Criminal Conspiracy to Possess over 26 Grams of Cocaine for Sale or Delivery 5) Aggravated Burglary 6) Attempt to Commit Aggravated Burglary |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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