Douglass-Riverview News and Current Events

This page is the main news and information section of the Douglass High School website. Compared to the National and Metro sections of a standard newspaper, news pertaining to Douglass High Alumni and the Riverview-South Central Community will be listed here, with pictures where available. View older articles by clicking "Older Posts" at the bottom of this page.

Friday, August 30, 2013

An Historic Week in Washington: A Look at a Local Visit

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AS WE CLOSE THIS HISTORIC WEEK ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON, THE NEW VISION YOUTH OF KINGSPORT MADE THEIR MARK ON TH...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

50 years later, Riverview area residents recall March on Washington

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THIS STORY COURTESY THE KINGSPORT TIMES-NEWS By NICK SHEPHERD nshepherd@timesnews.net   But one hundred years later, we must face ...
Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Following in her sister's footsteps

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DB'S SHASHA MORRISETTE (7)GOES UP FOR THE KILL DURING MONDAY'S BIG 7 CONFERENCE MATCH AGAINST SCIENCE HILL IN KINGSPORT Photo cou...
Monday, August 26, 2013

2013 Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Reunion

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Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni from all across the United States came home to Kingsport, for the bi-annual Douglass Reunion, sponsore...
Sunday, August 25, 2013

New Vision Kids at the Lincoln Memorial: Witnesses to 50 Years of History

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LAST YEAR, THE NEW VISION KIDS VISITED WASHINGTON, D.C. AND SPENT A DAY VISITING THE HISTORIC SITES IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL. ONE OF ...
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Despite obstacles, Swagerty works to ‘feed the people’

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  AN EDITORIAL IN THE KINGSPORT TIMES-NEWS, AUGUST 22, 2013 Over just the past several years, Geraldine Swagerty has provided dinner to ...
Wednesday, August 21, 2013

2013 Little Miss Vision Pageant

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10 years of Attitude... Appearance... Ability. The 3 A's are what guide the members of Little Miss Vision every year. T...
Monday, August 19, 2013

Mrs. Ollie Perry Passing

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It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ollie Perry. Mrs. Perry passed away this morning at her home on Carver ...
Sunday, August 18, 2013

Past Pictures on your Douglass Website

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We've been getting lots of questions about where the older pictures are on your Douglass website, and rightly so. They are not gone. ...

Inspirational talk

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LPICTURES AND CAPTION COURTESTY THE KINGSPORT TIMES-NEWS Blake Leeper, bronze medal winner in the 2012 paraplegic Olympics, addresses Ro...
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Board Meeting

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There will be a meeting of the Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Executive & Working Boards, this coming Saturday, August 17th. Th...
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Despite tough times, founder of Kingsport soup kitchen says: ‘The Lord will provide’

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THIS STORY COURTESY THE KINGSPORT TIMES-NEWS By MARCI GORE mgore@timesnews.net   Although Geraldine Swagerty is facing a prob...
Thursday, August 8, 2013

Attention Alumni of Appalachia Training, Central & Bland - Big Stone Gap

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PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEAR'S 21ST BIENNIAL REUNION EVENTS! http://atcbalumni.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Passing of Evangelist Willie K. Bradford

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From: WV and East Tennessee Communications [mailto:WVandETennesseecommunications@msn.com] Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 12:41 PM It is...
Monday, August 5, 2013

Riverview Passings

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Evangelist Willie Kate Bradford passed away this morning at Wellmont-Holston Valley Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be ann...
Thursday, August 1, 2013

Gospel Concert Planned

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Folks in the Riverview community and Kingsport are invited to a gospel concert to benefit one of the neighborhood's local churches. He...
Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Former D-B, UT standout Teddy Gaines to coach Bucs

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THIS STORY FROM THE KINGSPORT TIMES-NEWS   By JOE AVENTO NET News Service         JOHNSON CITY — Teddy Gaines will join the n...
Saturday, July 20, 2013

Are You Trayvon Martin?

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Trayvon Martin was racially profiled.  George Zimmerman made statements before the confrontation that show he was following Trayvon for ...
Friday, July 19, 2013

"I am Trayvon Martin"

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I’m not surprised by the verdict regarding George Zimmerman’s murder of Trayvon Martin. I wasn’t surprised because in my lifetime, I’ve only...
Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Passings in Riverview

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Riverview has lost two more of its residents: Hugh Hodges James Calvin Skaggs Please watch for the homegoing notices in PASSINGS AND ...

Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus Statement on Florida vs. Zimmerman Verdict and Stand Your Ground Laws

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (July 17, 2013) – The Tennessee Black Caucus released the following statement in response to the not guilty verdict for Georg...
Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Rhythm in Riverview next week

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• KINGSPORT — Rhythm in Riverview will be held Monday from 4-9 p.m. at the V.O. Dobbins Center field, 301 Louis St. There will be inflat...
Friday, July 5, 2013

Kingsport's Blake Leeper on ABC's "Good Morning America"

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Top Paralympian sprinter Blake Leeper on overcoming his challenges and his road to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro! Click Here: Blak...
Monday, July 1, 2013

Eastman's Nashville Connection

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An article about Riverview's corporate neighbor that you might find interesting. http://www.tennessean.com/interactive/article/2013...
Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Jenny Hankins Services

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           Memorial Service for Virginia Jenny Hankins Saturday June 29, 2013 12:30 pm-1:00 pm receive friends 1:00 pm Service Bethel AME...

Passings Notice

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Please see the note about the memorial service for Jenny Hankins posted at the PASSINGS AND OBITUARIES link.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Saying Goodbye to a Community Leader and a Friend

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"Jenny was always a fighter.  But sometimes, you have to let the Lord win some of those fights for you." The life of Virginia...
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