POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Three Rivers College invites the entire Southeast Missouri community to attend Commencement on Sunday, May 20.

This year’s ceremony will feature singer Neal E. Boyd and guest speaker Linda Cohn, longtime anchor for ESPN’s “SportsCenter. This community event begins at 4 p.m. and admission is free.

“This will be an event to not only honor our graduates, but to thank our community and welcome everyone to come hear Neal’s incredible voice and Linda’s empowering message,” said Three Rivers president Dr. Devin Stephenson.  “We want to pack the Black River Coliseum.  Both Linda and Neal are inspirational because of their commitment to family, to excellence, and to making a difference in the lives of others.”

Additional event information about this year’s ceremony, including information about parking and seating, is available at trcc.edu/commencement.

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route PP will be closed while crews replace the bridge over Crane Creek.

The bridge is located between Route TT and County Road 449.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Thursday, May 24 at 7 a.m. and will reopen Wednesday, Aug. 15.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

For additional information, contact Resident Engineer Audie Pulliam at (573) 840-9781 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.

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