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 Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A four-month investigation by Quincy Police leads to the arrest of a Quincy man Tuesday.
Hannibal Police Make Arrest in Hannibal Inn Burglary
An arrest has been made in connection with an alleged burglary at the Hannibal Inn.
Hannibal Woman Arrested on Assault, Weapons Charges
A Hannibal woman was arrested on assault and weapons charges over the weekend.
One Death, 59 New Adams County COVID Cases Tuesday
Health department officials Tuesday announced the death of another Adams County resident due to a COVID-19 related illness.
Hannibal Man Arrested on Assault, Weapons Charges
A Hannibal man is charged in connection with a stabbing incident over the weekend.
314 New Area Cases, Two More COVID Related Deaths Monday
Along with Adams County’s 41 new COVID cases, health department officials reported 160 new coronavirus cases in western Illinois Monday.
41 New COVID-19 Cases in Adams County Monday
The Adams County Health Department reported 41 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Monday.
One New Death, 48 New Adams County COVID Cases Friday
Officials with the Adams County Health Department reported the death of another Adams County resident from a COVID related illness Friday, a male in his 70s.
104 New Area COVID-19 Cases, Six Deaths Thursday
Along with Adams County’s 45 new confirmed cases and six COVID related deaths, 28 additional cases were reported in western Illinois Thursday.
Six Adams County COVID Related Deaths Thursday
The Adams County Health Department reported Thursday that six more Adams County residents have died from COVID-19 related illness, three females and two males, age 60s to 90s.