As the first week of the fall semester begins, early enrollment numbers are set to shatter records at Three Rivers College.

As of the first day of classes on August 15, total enrollment stands at 4,227. That is as much as an 11% increase over fall 2010.

"This is the golden year," said Dr. Devin Stephenson, President of Three Rivers College. 

"They're flocking to our classrooms in record numbers," said Stephenson. 

It's not just on the main campus in Poplar Bluff.

"Our Kennett center had a 29% increase in credit hour production", said Stephenson. "The Cape Girardeau center had a 48% increase in credit hour production."

At the Sikeston campus there is also an increase. That campus is so packed, they're hoping to build a new one and soon right of Highway 60.

"We've hit 500 students (at Sikeston) this year so we have no room," said Stephenson.

BROSELEY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled a Safe and Sound community briefing on Thursday, August 18 at Twin Rivers High School.

The open house meeting will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will discuss upcoming Safe and Sound bridge improvement projects.

"Those interested in the upcoming projects can stop by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to discuss the project plans with a member of the Safe & Sound team," said Southeast Regional Field Engineer Andy Meyer.

Things to be discussed include the Route OO bridge over Inter River drainage district ditch no. 16 and Route AA bridge over Inter River drainage district ditch no. 10.

According to MoDOT, work to replace the Route OO bridge is expected to begin September 5, weather permitting. As construction is underway, the road will be closed from Route FF to Country Road 635.

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University has named 897 students to their Dean's List for the 2011 summer sessions.

Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and finished at least six degree credit hours over the summer.

Students from Poplar Bluff that made the list include:

• Kristen M. Alexander
• Alexandra L. Campbell
• John A. Decker
• Lucas N. Francis
• Jennifer N. Pennington
• Shelly L. Roby
• Aaron S. Winberry

You can find a complete list of all 897 students by clicking here.

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