My first job in radio was in Bowling Green, Missouri in 1972, and I’ve been fortunate to have been gainfully employed (mostly) in the media ever since. I’m a native of northeast Missouri and western Illinois, and most of my time in the media has been in the area – from Hannibal, Monroe City and Branson, Missouri to Pittsfield, Virden and Jacksonville, Illinois. Over the years, time off the air has been spent lay speaking, auctioneering, emceeing various area events and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. Occasionally over the years, I’ve thought, “There’s gotta be a better way to make a living.” Well, I’ve checked … and there’s not. As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.
Harold Smith
This Ozarks BnB Treehouse, Away from it All & Close to Everywhere
The last time we posted on these pages about tree houses, we featured one that was part of a private residence and not open to the general public.
Best Locally Produced TV Show Ever: Had to Be ‘Possum Holler Opry’
If you were around in the 60s, and you were within range of Quincy television, you were probably a regular viewer of arguably the most popular locally produced TV show ever.
This Hannibal Tree House Castle Has a Spectacular River View
It's not a tree house in the strictest sense of the word, but this "Custom Tree House Application," commissioned by a Hannibal businessman for his kids, is tree top tall with a spectacular view of the Mississippi River.
Monroe County Woman Still Missing, Your Help Needed to Find Her
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in their investigation into the disappearance of a rural Holliday woman two weeks ago.
Winter Storm Warnings, Advisories Posted for New Year’s Day
The weather watches issued Thursday for northeast Missouri and western Illinois have been upgraded to warnings and advisories for New Year's Day.
Who Knew Repurposed BnB’s Were a Thing? Check out ‘The Silo’
There was a time, not so long ago, that I couldn't have told there was such a thing as an old grain silo/corn crib that was now serving as a trendy bed and breakfast.
Snow, Mixed Precipitation Expected to Ring in the New Year
We didn't get a white Christmas, but would you settle for a white New Year's?
Lots to Choose From for a Branson New Year’s Eve Getaway
Karla and I did it once. We look forward to doing it again. You could do it, too ... this Friday night.
Warrant Arrest Leads to Firearms, Other Charges for Quincy Man
A Quincy man is in the Adams County Jail on outstanding warrants and a number of new charges.
Here’s Your Guide to 2022 Area Eagle Watching
There was a time, not so many years ago, when you would be hard pressed to witness the majesty of an American Bald Eagle just anywhere.