It seems nearly impossible to fathom that someone as brilliant and funny as Robin Williams could be so tortured emotionally that he takes himself out of the human race. Yet, last week, one by one, each of us across the whole globe, fixed our attention on the sad news of this beloved actor’s suicide. Sometimes, a blip of news in the vast sea of information we are bombarded with daily, seems to slap us so hard in the face that we can almost hear the collective groan rippling through space and time. Then we all try our best to reckon with reality. And what a devastating reality Robin Williams’ death reveals - that someone who, by his very nature, brought
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Bollinger County Marble Hill - Kristin T. Nanney Sturdivant - Amy M. McCutchen Zalma - Jimmy D. Casey, Cody R. King Butler County Broseley - Callie L. Arrington, James H. Johnson, Nancy L. Johnson, Jenna L. Williams Fisk - Kira L. Cunningham, Shelby L. Revelle, Casey J. Wayne Harviell Alyessea A. Kreyling, Katlin A. Mansfield, Noemi G. Piedrasanta Diaz, Susan Silkwood, Makenna E. Tipton, Lucas K. Wagner Neelyville Cynthia D. Boyd, Zane S. Davis, Latoya D. Loyd, Francis A. Pennington, Chelsea B. Petty Poplar Bluff Christina L. Aguilar, Bailey M. Alford, Melanie K. Anthony, Brandus H. Bailey, Patricia D. Bailey, Ashley N. Baker, Brittney L. Barker, Eric T. Batton, William L. Bowling, Katelyn C. Brinkley, Karisa M. Brown, Hazel D. Bryant, Clayton S. Carpenter,
Apr 19,Get out your leather jacket, pull on your bobby socks, and take a trip to the fabulous ‘50s with Center Stage’s production of the original rock ‘n’ roll high school musical, “Grease!” Center Stage is presenting two weekends of performances: 7 p.m. March 10 & 11 and 2 p.m. March 12; and 7 p.m. March 16-18 and 2 p.m. March 19; all at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on the Three Rivers Campus in Poplar Bluff. Made famous by the movie with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, “Grease the Musical” follows bad-boy greaser Danny, good-girl Sandy, and the rest of the Thunderbirds and Pink Ladies as they navigate school life and budding romance in the 1950s! Danny and Sandy fall
Mar 07,Three Rivers College has announced the hiring of Joseph Kenley as the Director of Three Rivers at Dexter. Kenley has previously worked for Three Rivers as an adjunct instructor at the Dexter location. He will replace Bill Hampton, who retired in June of 2016. “I sought this opportunity because I’d already seen the kind of opportunities the Dexter location provided for community members who wanted to advance their education, improve their careers,” said Kenley. “Three Rivers has a great team in Dexter, and I wanted to be more connected to them and their mission.” Kenley began teaching classes for Three Rivers as an adjunct in January 2016. Prior to accepting the Director position, he has been employed as a guidance
Oct 17,The Patrons of the Arts Society continues its 2016-2017 season with “Suthyrn Fryd Frynds,” a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band out of Branson, on Thursday, October 13 at 7 p.m. in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center in Poplar Bluff. Direct from the Tribute Theater in Branson, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Suthyrn Fryd Frynds is a tribute show that highlights the patriarchs of Southern Rock music. You’ll hear the hits of Lynyrd Skynyrd, including Free Bird and Sweet Home Alabama, as well as great songs from their musical counterparts like ZZ Top, Allman Brothers, Dr. Hook, Molly Hatchet, Marshall Tucker Band, and Charlie Daniels. Poplar Bluff native Jon Sousan and his Tribute band bring the sounds and the sights of classic Southern
Oct 03,Three Rivers College has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. The honor is awarded to students taking 12 or more credit hours in a semester who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Dean’s List honors are also used at graduation to help determine eligibility for honors or highest honors. Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu. Spring 2016 Deans List Breakdown
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