Stories from Friday, July 13, 2012

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- A disaster declaration requested this week by Gov. Jay Nixon is the first step toward helping Missouri farmers and ranchers survive this summer's drought. Dr. Jon Hagler, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, spoke Thursday to farmers and business owners at the Bollinger County Chamber of Commerce in Marble Hill...

Dexter WalMart Super Center presented a check for $1,000 to Hope International to help with costs of a Back to School event they will hold Aug. 7, 2012 at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter. Hope International will provide school supplies to students in Stoddard County registering before July 30. ...