POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) -  Three Rivers Community College recently awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award.

This year's recipient is Paulette Alexander, Instructor of Nursing at Three Rivers College.

Mrs. Alexander was awarded the Missouri Community College Association's "Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching" for her 24 years of outstanding service to the college.

In addition to her duties as an instructor, Mrs. Alexander also serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Community Health Education, and the Board of Directors for the SEMO Area Health Education Center.

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POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) -  The Three Rivers College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa elected it's new officers at the March meeting.

Kalie Clayton was elected as President. Sue Fowler was elected Vice President. Kenneth Swopes was elected Secretary.

The honor society dedicates itself to recognizing and encouraging the academic achievement of two-year college students, and provides leadership and service opportunities for its members.

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BENTON, MO (KFVS) - The Scott County Emergency Management Agency says the Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill and Severe Weather Awareness Week are good time to prepare for severe weather.

Missouri's StormAware website provides tornado sheltering videos, other safety resources to prepare for March 5 tornado drill during Missouri Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 4-8.

The National Weather Service, the State Emergency Management Agency and Missouri's local emergency management offices are asking Missourians  to use this week as an opportunity to plan and prepare for how they will react and shelter in response to severe weather.

 EMA officials say Missouri will conduct the 39th annual Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. If severe weather is in the forecast on March 5, the drill will be moved to Thursday, March 7 at 1:30 p.m.