OWENSBORO, KY (WFIE)- More lane restrictions on another busy bridge in Owensboro starting today.  This time on the Natcher Bridge.

The shoulder and lane restrictions will allow crews to inspect and do maintenance work on the bridge.

For about the first week, the lane restrictions will be as needed while crews do rigging work on the shoulder.

Starting early next week, drivers can expect lane restrictions in the work zone during the day during the week.

Alcoa Warrick Operations announced today that three Tri-State students have been named winners of Alcoa Foundation scholarships, providing merit-based assistance during their upcoming college careers.

Each student has been awarded a renewable scholarship, payable in four separate annual installments of $1,500 each year.  Heath Abney of Daviess County High is among the winners.

The award is part of Alcoa Foundation’s Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding academic achievement by graduating high school seniors whose parents are employed by Alcoa. The students received the scholarships based on academic achievement and potential, leadership ability, volunteerism and community service, and character. They were selected by a national panel of university professionals.

J.D. Kessinger achieved a feat of life-changing importance when he passed his GED exam in late March. He also became the 100th student to earn a GED with the help of Matt Harper.

As director of the STEP program located on the Owensboro Campus of Daymar College, Harper provides assessments, one-on-one tutoring and plenty of moral support for individuals who are seeking their GEDs. The free service draws adults of varying ages and skill levels. The STEP program is funded and administered by Daymar’s Owensboro Campus. Individuals who don’t have financial resources to pay the GED exam fee on their own may apply for scholarships through The Daymar Foundation.