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
Quincy’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade to End After 35 Years
A Quincy springtime tradition for more than three decades has apparently come to an end.
Eight Hurt, None Seriously in Weather-Related Crashes Thursday
Eight people are hurt, fortunately none seriously, in five separate weather-related northeast Missouri traffic crashes Thursday.
Sleet, Freezing Rain in the Area, Snow On the Way Thursday PM
Although the precipitation totals forecast for this latest winter storm don't compare to the last two, caution is still advised as you travel Thursday afternoon and evening.
Up to 3″ of Snow Expected, Advisory Posted for Parts of the Area
While forecasters are not calling for winter weather nearly as severe as we've experienced twice already this month, a portion of the area is under an advisory to be on the lookout for some hazardous weather.
Sam & Livy – An Odd Couple, An Enduring Love
Before I started hanging around with a group of folks who call themselves, "Twainiacs," (Cindy Lovell, Henry Sweets, Megan Rapp, Melissa Cummins, et al), my perception of Mark Twain was one of this acerbic, curmudgeonly, "pen dipped in hell" observer of the events of the day.
Bobby, Jimmy & Forgottonia Featured in Bluff City 2022 Season
Live professional theater in America's Hometown is back for 2022. As the pandemic (fingers crossed) winds down this spring and summer, Bluff City Theater has announced its schedule of live shows for the '22 season.
You Can Now Use Cryptocurrency to Donate to Quincy University
There are many who are embracing the digital currency phenomenon. One of those jumping on that bandwagon, at least when it comes to fund raising, is Quincy University.
Quincy Man Charged with Murder, Held on $10 Million Bond
A second arrest has been made in connection with an Adams County homicide earlier this week.
Just in Time for Lent, Time For the Pike County IL Catfish Trail
If you will recall, hundreds of people (myself included),descended on Pike County, Illinois last fall to take part in the Tenderloin Trail, a promotion put on by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce.
Person Found Dead in Adams County Home, 15 year old Arrested
Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating an apparent homicide in Adams County early Thursday morning.