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Genealogy… Life in the Past Lane Workshop Series

Genealogy of families is not only important, but also fun to discover! During Family History month, the Kingsport Public Library will be hosting its fifth annual genealogy workshop series every Thursday in October from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The workshops are free and you do not have to register to attend.

The genealogy workshop series will feature four speakers on key topics of interest for those looking into their family’s history and genealogy. These topics are geared to all levels of experience and offer something for everyone, from beginners to advanced genealogy enthusiasts.

Speakers and topics will include the following:

October 3:  Sheila Hunt, Executive Director, Sullivan County Archives and Tourism:

  • Genealogy in Historic Sullivan County

Finding your ancestors in Sullivan County can be easier than you think! While Sullivan County records were burned during the Battle of Blountville in September 1863, the Sullivan County Regional Archives contains many records and manuscripts to help with your research. In addition to resources at the archives, the presentation will include some unique tips for researching your ancestry.

October 10: Kari Roueche, Family History Blogger:

  • What’s New, FamilySearch?

Come get a refresher on building your tree on FamilySearch and learn about recent changes and improvements.

October 17: Jessica McNeely, Holston River Regional Library:

  • More Than Just a Name: Researching Females in Your Family Tree

Too often researchers are caught up following the males in their genealogy. If your family tree is looking a little male dominated, this workshop is for you!  Join us at this session to learn tips and tricks for finding your female ancestors and to understand that they are more than just their names.

October 24: Lori Thornton, Professional Genealogist:

  • 2:00-3:00 p.m. Benefits and Cautions of Using DNA in Genealogical Research

Integrate DNA testing into your genealogical research. Determine your goals and select the right test by understanding the types of DNA tested and companies offering such tests. Understand privacy concerns, particularly those related to law enforcement’s use of some testing databases.

  • 3:00-4:00 p.m. Working With Your DNA Results

Understand in-common matches, colored dots, ThruLines, and other tools provided by Ancestry DNA, the world’s largest autosomal DNA testing company. Upload Ancestry DNA data to other DNA companies and third-party companies and use their tools for even greater success.

Visit www.kingsportlibrary.org or call the reference desk at 423-224-2539 for workshop details.

6th Annual Drool Pawty Hosted At Kingsport Aquatic Center

It’s a doggy takeover at the Kingsport Aquatic Center! Registration for the KAC’s 6th Annual Drool Pawty is now open.

The Outdoor Water Park closes for people at the end of September, but the KAC is welcoming dogs for one last swim. On Saturday, October 5 from 1 to 4 p.m., bring your best pals to the pools for some aquatic fun before the outdoor pools officially close. Dogs get to swim, play and make new puppy friends in the toddler play area for a real dog day afternoon.

Admission is $5 per dog and free to owners. Limit two dogs per person, and dogs’ handler must be over 18 and bring leashes with them. Your dogs must be up-to-date on all vaccines, and vaccination records are required to register.

To learn how to register your pups, visit swimkingsport.com and find the “Special Events” page. Call 423-343-9758 if you have any questions.

KPD e-News Release: Police Request Citizens to Be on the Lookout for Missing/Endangered Woman (Update)

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Police Request Citizens to Be on the Lookout for Missing/Endangered Woman (Update)
DATE: September 24, 2019
CASE #: 19-022370
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update: Louise P. McCracken has been found safe and sound and is no longer considered missing nor endangered.

As previously released:

On the afternoon of September 24, 2019, Louise P. McCracken was reported as a missing/endangered person to the Kingsport Police Department. Ms. McCracken has dementia. She is a 79 year old white female adult. She is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs roughly 179 pounds, and has short brown hair and brown eyes.

Photos of Ms. McCracken are included with this release. She was most recently known to be wearing a white shirt with red stripes, blue jeans, and sandals. She was last seen on this date at 10:45 AM walking in the area of Brookside Pharmacy, located at 1901 Brookside Drive in Kingsport.

While she was last known to be on foot, it is also possible that she was picked up by her adult daughter, Marcella Devane, in a white, early 2000s model, GMC Jimmy sport utility vehicle.

Anyone who sees her or who may know her current whereabouts is asked to make every possible effort to keep her in sight and promptly call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.
MISSING/ENDANGERED WOMAN INFORMATION
Name Louise P. McCracken
Age 79 Years of Age
Gender/Race Female/White
Height/

Weight

 5 feet 5 inches

179 pounds
Hair/

Eyes

 Brown hair

Brown eyes
Residency Blountville, TN
Last Known Clothing White shirt with red stripes

Blue jeans

Sandals
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

KPD e-News Release: Police Request Citizens to Be on the Lookout for Missing/Endangered Woman

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Police Request Citizens to Be on the Lookout for Missing/Endangered Woman
DATE: September 24, 2019
CASE #: 19-022370
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On the afternoon of September 24, 2019, Louise P. McCracken was reported as a missing/endangered person to the Kingsport Police Department. Ms. McCracken has dementia. She is a 79 year old white female adult. She is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs roughly 179 pounds, and has short brown hair and brown eyes.

Photos of Ms. McCracken are included with this release. She was most recently known to be wearing a white shirt with red stripes, blue jeans, and sandals. She was last seen on this date at 10:45 AM walking in the area of Brookside Pharmacy, located at 1901 Brookside Drive in Kingsport.

While she was last known to be on foot, it is also possible that she was picked up by her adult daughter, Marcella Devane, in a white, early 2000s model, GMC Jimmy sport utility vehicle.

Anyone who sees her or who may know her current whereabouts is asked to make every possible effort to keep her in sight and promptly call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.
MISSING/ENDANGERED WOMAN INFORMATION
Name Louise P. McCracken
Age 79 Years of Age
Gender/Race Female/White
Height/

Weight

 5 feet 5 inches

179 pounds
Hair/

Eyes

 Brown hair

Brown eyes
Residency Blountville, TN
Last Known Clothing White shirt with red stripes

Blue jeans

Sandals
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

Kingsport State of the City

Kingsport’s State of the City event is October 4 at 7:30 a.m. at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center. This free public event gives citizens an update on current projects and initiatives so be sure to attend!

Please RSVP here: State of the City RSVP

Mayor Patrick W. Shull’s Town Hall

Kingsport Mayor Patrick W. Shull is hosting a town hall at the Lynn View Community Center on September 23. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. and it’s open to all citizens.

What: Mayor’s Town Hall

Where: Lynn View Community Center, 257 Walker Street

When: September 23 at 6:00pm

Please direct any questions to 423-229-9412.

KPD e-News Release: Roundabout on Watauga Street at East Ravine Road Closed Due to Crash (Update)

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Roundabout on Watauga Street at East Ravine Road Closed Due to Crash (Update)
DATE: September 20, 2019
CASE #: 19-022048
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On September 20, 2019 as of 7:30 AM, the roundabout located on Watauga Street at East Ravine Road in Kingsport is back open with normal traffic patterns resuming. The crash that caused the earlier closure remains under investigation. No additional details are available at this time.

As previously released:

On September 20, 2019 as of 2:45 AM, first responders and utility workers are on the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the roundabout located on Watauga Street at East Ravine Road. As a result of this crash, utility lines are down and the intersection is temporarily closed.

Area motorists are encouraged to be aware of this situation during their morning commutes, plan ahead, avoid the area, and seek an alternate route. Anyone already in the immediate area is asked to slow down, be patient, pay attention, and follow all traffic instructions.
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

KPD e-News Release: Roundabout on Watauga Street at East Ravine Road Closed Due to Crash

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Roundabout on Watauga Street at East Ravine Road Closed Due to Crash
DATE: September 20, 2019
CASE #: 19-022048
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On September 20, 2019 as of 2:45 AM, first responders and utility workers are on the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the roundabout located on Watauga Street at East Ravine Road. As a result of this crash, utility lines are down and the intersection is temporarily closed.

Area motorists are encouraged to be aware of this situation during their morning commutes, plan ahead, avoid the area, and seek an alternate route. Anyone already in the immediate area is asked to slow down, be patient, pay attention, and follow all traffic instructions.
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on North John B. Dennis Highway

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Kingsport Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on North John B. Dennis Highway
DATE: September 19, 2019
CASE #: 19-021946
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On September 19, 2019 at approximately 2:30 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on North John B. Dennis Highway near Memorial Boulevard. Due to the severe nature of the crash, the K.P.D. Traffic Unit was called to the scene. Their subsequent investigation revealed the following:

A white 1995 Lincoln Town Car 4-door sedan, occupied by driver, Jonathon Tyler Winston, and front seat passenger, Jacob L. Clark, was northbound on North John B. Dennis Highway, just past Memorial Boulevard, at a high rate of speed. Mr. Winston lost control of the vehicle, which slid sideways and exited the right side of the roadway. The vehicle struck a rock embankment and then rolled, coming to a final rest in the median.

Responding Officers located Mr. Winston outside of the vehicle and seriously injured. He was transported to a local hospital by Sullivan County E.M.S. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. Mr. Clark sustained possible injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Sullivan County E.M.S. for evaluation.

This crash remains under open and active investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit. As such, no additional details are available for release at this time.
COLLISION VEHICLE INFORMATION
Make Lincoln
Model Town Car
Year 1995
Type 4-Door Sedan
Color White
Damage Disabling Damage
Driver Name Jonathon Tyler Winston
Age 22 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Kingsport, TN
Injuries Fatal
Passenger Name Jacob L. Clark
Age 21 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Kingsport, TN
Injuries Possible Injury
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

KPD e-News Release: K.P.D. Detectives Seeking Identity of Motor Vehicle Theft Suspect

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Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: K.P.D. Detectives Seeking Identity of Motor Vehicle Theft Suspect
DATE: September 18, 2019
CASE #: 19-021323
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On September 11, 2019 at approximately 12:45 PM, a woman parked her blue 2005 Hyundai Elantra 4-door sedan in the parking lot of Advance Financial, located at 2357 Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport, and entered the business.

While inside, she observed a white male suspect enter her vehicle and drive away in it. In the vehicle when it was stolen was her purse, which contained her bank cards, her cell phone, her house keys, her TN driver license, and a significant quantity of prescription medications.

The vehicle has since been recovered in Lebanon Tennessee by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect was captured on surveillance video while visiting a neighboring business. An array of photos, taken from that footage has been included in this release.

Anyone who recognizes him is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.

Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:

https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us

Citizens are reminded and strongly encouraged to NEVER leave their vehicles unlocked, NEVER leave their keys in their vehicles, and NEVER leave valuables in their vehicles.

For additional information and preventative measures on the crime of Motor Vehicle Theft, please see the previously issued news release below:

https://kingsportpdblog.com/2019/02/07/kpd-e-news-release-citizens-urged-to-take-basic-preventative-measures-due-to-surge-in-motor-vehicle-thefts-and-auto-burglaries/

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton
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