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
Winter Storm Warning, Up to a Foot of Snow, Maybe More by Thurs
If you're a fan of lots and lots of snow, I hope you're satisfied. The National Weather Service has now issued Winter Storm Warnings for most of northeast Missouri and western Illinois from Tuesday evening until Thursday evening.
Winter Storm Coming-Up to Ten Inches of Snow Possible by Thursday
It looks like the month of February will be coming in like a lion. The National Weather Service has posted Winter Storm Watches for all of Northeast Missouri and Western Illinois from Tuesday evening through late Thursday.
Five Things You May Not Know About The Challenger Disaster
There are news events that take place as we live our lives that affect us to the point that we always remember where we were when we first heard the news.
Long Time Hannibal Jaycee Elected Missouri State JC President
A long time member of the Hannibal Jaycees adds another honor to her already-impressive resume.
One Dead in Scott County, IL Car Crash Wednesday Night
An as yet unidentified person is dead as the result of a one-car crash in Bluffs in Scott County, Illinois late Wednesday night.
Branson MO Makes TripAdvisor Top U.S. Tourist Destinations List
The folks at TripAdvisor are all about compiling lists of the best and the biggest, the latest and the greatest.
America’s Bird is the Star at Clarksville Eagle Days This Weekend
If you didn't get to Great River Eagle Days in Quincy last weekend, or you did and you didn't reach your limit of "oohing and aahing" at America's national bird, you have another chance this weekend.
2022 St Louis Cardinal Single-Game Tickets Go on Sale Friday
As we work our way through the dead of winter, let's talk Cardinal baseball. Player lockout notwithstanding, the St. Louis Cardinals announced Tuesday that single-game tickets for the 2022 regular season will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, January 28, with prices starting at just $6.
Mark Twain Avenue Gas Wars-A Proud Hannibal Tradition
It's a Hannibal tradition that I can personally confirm goes back at least a half-century ... the Mark Twain Avenue gas wars.
Hannibal Salvation Army Exceeds Holiday Fundraising Goal
The Hannibal Salvation Army has exceeded its 2021 Christmas Campaign fundraising goal.