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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

  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

More than 700 Poplar Bluff R-I certified and classified employees attended the district’s back-to-school convocation on Monday, Aug. 29, at the Black River Coliseum. In his first state-of-the-schools address, Superintendent Scott Dill, who comes by way of Houston, Mo., called the community’s investment in its infrastructure and school facilities “astounding” and “unheard of.” Besides the great strides the district is making, part of Dill’s decision in accepting the position to succeed Chris Hon in July, he noted, was to provide more opportunities for his own daughters, Caroline and Maura, who are enrolled at the new High School and Middle School. “To me this [job] is personal. Y’all have my kids in the system too,” said Dill, “and I wouldn’t

During the month of July alone, there are more than 100 "World Series" going on in various age groups across the United States. The term "World Series" seems to have lost its meaning from overuse, except when it comes to Little League, Cal Ripkin and Babe Ruth organizations. What sets these organizations apart is that they pay all of the travel, lodging and meal expense for the teams who qualify for the World Series. This year, the Sr Babe Ruth World Series is held in Ephrata, Washington. The plane tickets alone from St Louis to Spokane cost over $500 per person. All in all, it's estimated that by the end of the World Series, Babe Ruth organization will spend upwards of $15,000 on

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