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Cape Girardeau - Big River Telephone has changed its name to Big River Communications effective immediately. The new name reflects the continued growth of Big River with its managed services solutions and cloud-based network offerings. Big River’s domestic and international expansions closely align with the organization’s focus on commitment to continue to deliver innovative and intelligence-based networks to our customers. “Big River has always been a company focused on delivering solutions that allow our customers to manage and move information effectively,” stated CEO Jerry Howe. “Our managed service platform enables companies to transition from traditional, capital-intensive platforms to our cloud-based offerings. And with our continued growth comes the name change to Big River Communications.” Big River Communications’ managed service offerings

Three Rivers College will host the third annual Sarah White 5K Run Walk & Play on Saturday, September 6 at 4 p.m. at its Poplar Bluff Campus. The fund-raiser is being held in memory of Sarah White, who lost her battle with cancer but inspired others with her motto, "I Scare Cancer." “Sarah never let cancer stop her or slow her down, so this is a perfect way to honor her courage and her determination,” said Emily Parks, Executive Director of the Three Rivers Endowment Trust, which administers the Sarah White Memorial Scholarship. “We’d like to invite everyone who wants to make a difference in her name to come out, have fun, and help keep her scholarship going.” Late registration

Poplar Bluff – The controversy over Council Member Peter Tinsley's comments on Facebook concerning President Barack Obama and Obamacare again bubbled up at Tuesday night's meeting of the Poplar Bluff City Council when Tommy Robinson, pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church again appeared before the council. “The last time I was here, I presented a concern about Councilman Peter Tinsley and comments he had made on Facebook. We requested that he apologize for his statements and that he take down the post,” said Robinson. He agreed those requests had been honored. “And I thought at the time, I would not need to be back.” But the controversy continues to be a problem in Tinsley's Ward 5, said Robinson. “The community

Sikeston - The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is sponsoring its 11th annual bridge building competition for high school juniors and seniors in the Southeast District. The competition challenges students to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials-15 pieces of balsa wood, thread and glue. Schools must register by Sept. 9 to compete in the competition. Contest information and registration forms have been mailed to area high schools. If a school is interested in participating and has not received the registration paperwork by Aug. 30, they are encouraged to contact MoDOT. Additionally, an online registration form is available at: www.modot.org/southeast/programs/BridgeCompetition.htm. The bridge kits will be delivered to the participating schools on Oct. 6 and 7. Completed