POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation has initiated a statewide engagement effort called "On the Move" to update Missouri's long-range transportation plan.

MoDOT is seeking direction from Missourians about transportation priorities across the state through a series of listening sessions, a mobile tour and virtual forums over the next several months.

As part of the effort, Tiffany Jenkins, director of marketing and public relations at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, will host a listening session from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. The session will be held at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center (Classroom 3), located at 3100 Oak Grove Road in Poplar Bluff.

Registration will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 5 p.m.

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, working with the American Water Works Association, is accepting entries from Missouri fifth-grade students for the annual Drinking Water Week poster contest.

Drinking Water Week, May 5-11, 2013, recognizes the importance of safe, reliable water supplies to Missouri communities. In celebration of Drinking Water Week the Department of Natural Resources and the American Water Works Association are holding a poster contest for students in the fifth grade.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners: $300 for first place, and $200 for second place and $100 for third place. Contest entries should be postmarked by March 25, 2013.

The artwork size must be no larger than 11x17 inches. Each entry should have the student’s name, the teacher’s name and the school name, address and telephone number on the back. Students should also be sure to sign the front of the artwork.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - About 525 area junior high and high school students are expected to compete in the National History Day in Missouri regional contest March 15 at Southeast Missouri State University.

[Click here for a list of winners]

Students from Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, Washington and Wayne counties will compete for the chance to advance to the state National History Day competition at the University of Missouri April 20.