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Kingsport’s Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its annual Fall Break Camp. Kids will have the opportunity to enjoy games and activities, arts and crafts, outside time, movie time and so much more.
The camp will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. October 7-11 at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street). Children ages 6 to 12 can register and the cost per child is $50 for city residents and $55 for non-city residents.
Camp participants will need to pack a lunch and a snack daily.
“Our staff works hard to make fall break a fun-filled week for the kids with plenty of activities, games and sports,” said Program Administrator Travis Sensabaugh. “If you’ve never signed up before, remember – we’ll help you keep the kids engaged, active and off the screens for a week.”
To register, visit https://bit.ly/4eBc1pq. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “fall break camp” in the search bar.
For more information, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org or call 423-224-2489.
SUBJECT: KPD Charges Juvenile For Threats Against Dobyns-Bennett High School
DATE: September 25th, 2024
CASE #: 23-015054
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On September 19th, 2024, at approximately 8:30 pm, the Kingsport Police Department (KPD) was made aware of threats against Dobyns-Bennett High School on the social media platform, TikTok. The threat stated that they would “shoot up DB”. The KPD increased officer presence at Dobyns-Bennett and began to investigate the threat. KPD Officers and Detectives used various investigative tools to track down the creator of the threat and learned that it was an 11-year-old juvenile. A petition was filed against the juvenile for one felony count of false reporting.
The Kingsport Police Department and the Kingsport City Schools would like to stress, that we take any and all threats, especially those regarding violence in our schools, extremely seriously, and we have, and will continue to work together to expeditiously take all necessary steps and use all legal means at our disposal to ensure student safety.
RELEASING OFFICER
Corporal Brandon Johnson
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9339, Fax (423) 343-9749
BrandonJohnson@KingsportTN.gov
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Bays Mountain Park’s night sky observing sessions – StarWatch – has returned for the fall season.
StarWatch sessions allow the public to enjoy the splendor of the night sky at Bays Mountain Park’s observatories. If the weather is good, attendees can typically see star clusters, nebulous gas clouds, colorful multiple-star systems, distant galaxies and the Moon and planets.
If the weather is poor, the park will have an alternate activity in the planetarium theater.
StarWatch sessions will be held on the following dates:
- October 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.
- October 19, 26 and November 2 at 7 p.m.
- November 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 6 p.m.
Note – please arrive at the beginning of the program so you can find your way to the observatories.
Be sure to dress for temperatures at least 20 degrees cooler than expected and do not use white light flashlights at the observing grounds. This is a free event and does not require registration.
StarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club & Bays Mountain Planetarium. For more information, visit www.baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447.
A previously reported crash with property damage in the area of MILLYE ST // FORT HENRY DR has been cleared. CAD_Call 240924-0168
On 09/24/2024 at 05:47 PM a crash with property damage that could possibly create traffic congestion has been reported in the area of MILLYE ST // FORT HENRY DR. Motorists should consider an alternate route to avoid potential delays. Anyone already in the area is asked to be patient, use caution, and obey all traffic instructions. CAD_Call 240924-0168
On 09/24/2024 at 05:11 PM a roadway hazard that could possibly create traffic congestion has been reported in the area of 357 HIDDEN ACRES RD. Motorists should consider an alternate route to avoid potential delays. Anyone already in the area is asked to be patient, use caution, and obey all traffic instructions. CAD_Call 240924-0163
A previously reported roadway closure in the area of GRANBY RD has been cleared. CAD_Call 240924-0061
A previously reported crash with property damage in the area of 1742 HIGHLAND ST has been cleared. CAD_Call 240924-0138