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
Bigger than Life Size Ice Castles – ‘Frozen’ Come to Life
If you're one of those misguided souls for whom the dead of winter is your absolute favorite time of year, if you're all-time favorite movie features Elsa, Anna and Olaf, I have a couple of suggestions for a weekend getaway.
Harry Wagy, Area Coach and Broadcaster, Dies Monday at 73
If you would allow me a moment, I'd like to tell you about an old friend. We got word Monday of the passing of Harry Wagy, who, at various times of his life, was known as a coach, teacher, broadcaster, golfer, singer and musician.
Which Town Has the Best Pizza – Hannibal or Quincy?
Please be advised - the purpose of this article is to stir up trouble. Or, at least, begin a spirited discussion.
Super Wild Card Weekend Matchups Set, Chiefs Play Sunday Night
Will the Chiefs make their third consecutive trip to the Super Bowl? Will the ageless Tom Brady get yet another Super Bowl ring? Will Mahomes send Big Ben off into the sunset?
Rural Quincy Man Dies, Several Injured in Saturday Crash
UPDATE: The Adams County Coroner's Office has identified the person who died in the crash as 40 year old Joseph Strieker of rural Quincy. The investigation into the crash continues.
Survey of Popular Dog Names Includes Max, Bella and … Fauchi?
A while back, we wrote about adopting a new four-legged family member for the holidays.
Tickets Go On Sale Saturday for Cardinal Spring Training Games
The St. Louis Cardinals announced Friday that individual tickets for Spring Training games at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida will go on sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, January 8.
Time to Place Your Cookie Order with Your Favorite Girl Scout
Yes, I know that Andy Williams sings every year about Christmas being "the most wonderful time of the year." But, this weekend marks the beginning of a pretty good time of year, too.
Douglass Community Services Called On Step Up Food Distribution
One Hannibal organization in the business of making sure people in need have adequate food now find that recent events will cause them to potentially feed even more.
One Dead, Five Injured in Area Traffic Crashes Wednesday
Wednesday was a deadly day on area highways, with one dead and five injured, two seriously.