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
Illinois Extends License Renewal Deadline – One Last Time
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Friday that expiration dates for driver's licenses and ID's have been extended - for the last time.
NORAD Santa Tracker Began with a Typo, Still Going After 66 Years
What began as a misprint in a newspaper ad has become a Christmas tradition celebrating its 66th year of operation.
Chances for a White Christmas Around Here – Slim and None
If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, you're going to have to travel some miles to find it.
Authorities Need Your Help to Find Missing Monroe County Woman
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing Monroe County woman.
United Way, Culver-Stockton Bring Imagination Library to Canton
A couple of local non-profit organization and an area college are teaming up to bring the preschool reading program that bears the name of a country music icon to a Lewis County school.
Want to Adopt? How About a ‘Kid’ with Four Paws and a Tail
We've posted a couple of articles this week about adoption as a way to start or expand your family. It can be a life-changing experience for you and for the individual you welcome into your home.
If You Have Room for One More – Check Out These Illinois Kids
In the interest of equal time, after our article about Missouri kids who are available for adoption, it's only fair we should follow-up with a comparable story about Illinois youngsters hoping to unwrap a forever home for the holidays.
These Missouri Kids Want the Best Gift of All – To Be Adopted
Here's an idea for the best holiday gift of all - how about the gift of a forever home for one of some 1,600 Missouri kids who are eligible for adoption.
A Replay of Friday? Forecasters Say Severe Storms Possible Wed.
After the catastrophic storms that moved through the Midwest Friday, a forecast that calls for high winds and possibly strong storms for Wednesday night gets our attention.
Hannibal Man Faces First Degree Child Endangerment Charges
A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail on child endangerment charges.