Stories from Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Hello! Would you please help us by posting this in your paper and online? We would really appreciate it! Food Drive! The Pocahontas 4H Club is collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the Jackson Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry today through Sunday, July 29th. ...

Today is Wednesday, July 4, the 186th day of 2012. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day. Today's Highlight in History: On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia...

The Avenue of Flags, displayed for the second time today for Independence Day at the County Park, will be expanded before the Veteran's Day display in November. The Mississippi Queen uses a strong finish to beat the smaller Delta Queen across the finish line and keep the Golden Antlers trophy in a Great Steamboat Race highlighting the second day of the St. Louis Veiled Prophet Fair; both boats will dock in Cape Girardeau tomorrow...