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The City of Kingsport needs temporary workers for the summer season. More than 50 positions across the city will soon be available, including day camp counselors, lifeguards, zip line instructors and concession employees.
These seasonal/temporary positions are perfect for high school and college age students looking to make a little money during the summer while building experience working in their hometown community.
“If you have a teenager or young adult home for the summer, then encourage them to apply for one of these positions,” said Human Resources Director Tyra Copas. “Starting out with a seasonal job is a great way to build experience and could lead to a long-term career with the city.”
To see the full list of seasonal/temporary positions available in the City of Kingsport visit www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “Jobs” link at the top of the page. Then, follow the instructions on applying.
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Kingsport Police Department
Dale Phipps, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department• www.KingsportPDBlog.com |
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| NEWS RELEASE | ||||
| SUBJECT: | One Man Killed and Another Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on East Stone Drive | |||
| DATE: | February 23, 2023 | |||
| CASE #: | 23-003703 | |||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | ||||
| On February 22, 2023 at approximately 11:25 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on East Stone Drive near Bowater Drive in Kingsport. Due to the serious nature of the crash, the K.P.D. Traffic Unit responded to investigate. Their subsequent findings are as follows:
A red 1990 Ford Mustang 2-door coupe, driven and solely occupied by Grady Bell (80 years of age of Kingsport), was westbound on East Stone Drive, following behind a light blue, 2011 Nissan Versa 4-door sedan, driven and solely occupied by Frank A. Underwood (59 years of age of Bristol, TN). For unknown reasons, the Mustang struck the Versa in the rear. Following the initial impact, the Mustang veered left into oncoming traffic. The Mustang then struck an eastbound red 2007 Ford Edge sport utility vehicle, driven by David W. Beavers (33 years of age of Church Hill) with three additional passengers, and finally came to a rest after colliding head-on into an eastbound green 2001 Nissan Frontier pickup truck, driven by Richard S. Mumpower (52 years of age of Bristol, TN). Mr. Bell was killed in the crash. Mr. Mumpower sustained suspected major injuries and was transported by Sullivan County EMS to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment. No other motorists involved in the crash were injured. The Edge and the Versa sustained functional damage, but were able to be driven away. The Mustang and the Frontier sustained disabling damage, and had to be towed from the scene. Traffic in the area remained heavily congested for several hours while first responders provided treatment and transportation of the injured and deceased, a safe and thorough investigation of the crash, and the removal of disabled vehicles and associated debris. The scene has since been cleared, and normal traffic patterns have resumed. This crash remains under open and active investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit. As such, no further details are available for release at this time. |
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| COLLISION VEHICLE #1 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Ford | |
| Model | Edge | |
| Year | 2007 | |
| Type | Sport Utility Vehicle | |
| Color | Red | |
| Damage | Functional Damage/Driven Away | |
| Driver | Name | David W. Beavers |
| Age | 33 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Church Hill, TN | |
| Injuries | No Injury | |
| Passenger | Name | Sandra S. McCloud |
| Age | 55 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Female/White | |
| Residency | Church Hill, TN | |
| Injuries | No Injury | |
| Passenger | Name | Jennifer D. Overbey |
| Age | 29 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Female/White | |
| Residency | Church Hill, TN | |
| Injuries | No Injury | |
| Passenger | Name | Name not released due to minor age |
| Age | 2 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Church Hill, TN | |
| Injuries | No Injury | |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #2 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Ford | |
| Model | Mustang | |
| Year | 1990 | |
| Type | 2-door Coupe | |
| Color | Red | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage/Towed from Scene | |
| Driver | Name | Grady Bell |
| Age | 80 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | Fatal | |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #3 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Nissan | |
| Model | Frontier | |
| Year | 2001 | |
| Type | Pickup Truck | |
| Color | Green | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage/Towed from Scene | |
| Driver | Name | Richard S. Mumpower |
| Age | 53 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Bristol, TN | |
| Injuries | Suspected Major Injury | |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #4 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Nissan | |
| Model | Versa | |
| Year | 2011 | |
| Type | 4-door Sedan | |
| Color | Light Blue | |
| Damage | Functional Damage/Driven Away | |
| Driver | Name | Frank A. Underwood |
| Age | 59 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Bristol, TN | |
| Injuries | No Injury | |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-343-9749 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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To report a non-emergency, please use the new ConnectKingsport app.
ConnectKingsport is the app for everything Kingsport! From potholes and damaged street signs to other local issues that need attention, ConnectKingsport makes reporting an issue easier than ever. This app uses GPS to recognize your location and gives you a menu of common quality-of-life conditions to select from. The app also allows you to upload pictures or videos to accompany your request. Residents can track the status of reports they or other members of the community have submitted until the issue is resolved.
You can also use the app to find information about the City of Kingsport with links to the city website, animal services, ongoing events and more. Download the free app today to be a part of making Kingsport a great place to live, work and play!
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